SUE Technician III

Colliers Engineering & Design • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III for its Utilities/Energy team, based in the Orlando, Florida office. The role supports Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), which mitigates risks associated with infrastructure design and construction by identifying utility locations and potential conflicts. The work uses electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey, and vacuum excavation, requiring precision and technical ability.

The technician works on a variety of infrastructure and energy projects, helping engineers and utility owners make informed design and construction decisions. As a senior-level field technician, this position leads field activities, supervises and trains crew members, coordinates with survey teams and utility companies, and represents Colliers in the field. Work is conducted outdoors in varied weather conditions and may involve occasional out-of-town travel, overtime, walking several miles daily, and lifting equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience providing utility designating or locating services.
• Ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and understand new software.
• Strong reading comprehension and communication skills.
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally travel out of town and work overtime.
• Ability to walk long distances of several miles daily.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Good driving skills and a clean driving record.
• Prioritize personal and public safety.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen and participate in the employer's ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team on a wide variety of projects.
• 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 field crew activities.
• Train junior crew members.
• Represent Colliers in the field and communicate and coordinate with utility companies.

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 exceeding 40 in a work week
• Education reimbursement
• Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
• Safe and comfortable work environment
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed