SUE Technician

ESP Associates • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

ESP Associates is seeking a SUE Technician to join its team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The technician will perform subsurface utility engineering field operations, including utility designation, records research, and field documentation. The role supports projects for DOTs, municipalities, and public utilities, and offers an opportunity to develop a career within a growing engineering, surveying, and planning firm. Some out-of-town travel is required, and the candidate must be able to travel as needed. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s MVR policy.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of field experience in utility designation.
• Experience designating utilities and performing records research.
• Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
• Ability to travel as needed, including some out-of-town travel.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s MVR policy.

Nice To Haves

• Utility designation and records research experience in an engineering design environment.
• Working knowledge of Ground Penetrating Radar, electromagnetic pipe and cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation.
• Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects.
• Surveying and/or drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Designate utilities in the field and perform utility records research.
• Operate Ground Penetrating Radar and electromagnetic pipe and cable locating equipment.
• Support DOT, municipal, and public utility projects.
• Prepare and organize field sketches and digital photographs.
• Complete daily checklists and timesheets, and handle vehicle navigation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Four hours of volunteer time off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
• Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Education reimbursement opportunities.
• Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
• Referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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