SUE Technician

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

2d•$26 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM offers a comprehensive suite of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), private utility locating, and related services to our diverse customer base comprised of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, Construction, and Infrastructure. We are seeking a SUE Technician to support projects throughout our Eastern region. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career with an internationally-known infrastructure consulting firm. Summary: Utilize advanced geophysical equipment, observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22. Utilize existing troubleshooting skills and learn new procedures and technologies.

Requirements

BS Degree plus 2 years of related experience or AS Degree plus 4 years of related experience or HS Diploma plus 6 years of related experience
SUE, private locating and/or surveying experience
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel.
Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
Daily walking several miles to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s).

Nice To Haves

Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22
Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

Responsibilities

Utilize advanced geophysical equipment, observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
Utilize existing troubleshooting skills and learn new procedures and technologies.