SUE Technician 2

Bateman Civil Survey•Apex, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SUE Technician 2 is a field-based role conducting on-site investigations to identify, designate, verify, and map underground utilities using geophysical locating equipment. The technician supports accurate utility data collection for engineering and construction projects and works alongside SUE Analysts and other project team members to integrate findings into project deliverables. The position also includes field documentation, safety compliance, assistance with vacuum excavation when needed, and guidance for junior field employees.

Requirements

High school diploma.
2–4 years of field experience in utility locating, surveying, or subsurface utility engineering.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or an associate's degree in surveying, GIS, or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

Conduct utility designation, verification, and mapping using electromagnetic locators, ground-penetrating radar, and other geophysical tools.
Perform field investigations to identify and classify underground utilities in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards.
Operate and maintain subsurface utility locating equipment and GPS data collection devices.
Work alongside the SUE Analyst to collect and integrate SUE data into project deliverables.
Provide real-time field documentation, sketches, and reports on utility findings.
Assist with vacuum excavation (potholing) to expose utilities when necessary.
Communicate with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and utility owners about utility conflicts and findings.
Provide mentorship and professional development to junior field employees.
Ensure field safety compliance by following OSHA and company safety protocols.
Provide training and guidance to SUE/Survey Tech I as needed.