SUE Technician II

Colliers Engineering & Design•Wilmington, DE

19d

About The Position

The SUE Technician II works with engineers and utility owners to identify utility conflicts and mitigate risks associated with infrastructure design and construction. The role uses technologies such as electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey, and vacuum excavation. As part of Colliers Engineering & Design’s Utilities/Energy team, the technician supports projects across renewable energy, oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, and electric substations. The position includes fieldwork, coordination with survey teams and utility companies, and supervision and training of field crew members.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience using electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.
Ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and understand new software.
Strong reading comprehension and communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to travel out of town occasionally and work overtime.
Ability to walk several miles daily.
Ability to occasionally lift equipment weighing up to 80 lbs.
Good driving skills and a clean driving record.
Commitment to prioritizing personal and others’ safety.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in the employer’s ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vacuum excavation.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret utility records, as-built and survey drawings, and highway design plans.
Designate existing utilities using electromagnetic and geophysical technologies.
Operate and drive a vacuum excavation truck and perform test holes to expose utilities.
Utilize appropriate maintenance of traffic.
Call “One-Call” tickets.
Coordinate survey work in relation to SUE.
Supervise activities of field crew.
Train junior crew members.
Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and communicate and coordinate with utility companies.
Work with a team on a variety of projects.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment.
Potential for career advancement.