Underground Utility Locator

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our Survey Group located in our Richmond, VA office location. The Underground Utility Locator assists the survey crew by locating and marking underground utilities for various projects. This position can be an in-office and field combination for the right candidate.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of SUE designation and field survey experience is ideal
• Clear understanding of ASCE 38-02 standards and quality levels and their applications
• Experience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferred
• Must be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearance
• Valid NC driver license and a good driving record required
• Must be willing to travel on occasion

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides underground utility flagging “designation” with proficiency utilizing electromagnet equipment and other geophysical means
• Designates all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials including water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and all other underground facilities that would affect an excavation of a site
• Marks utilities with flags and/or paint and produce a sketch of results for future use by the client
• May be required to learn how to establish survey control and perform locations of utility designation markings using conventional survey equipment including robotic total stations and RTK GPS technology
• Oversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicle
• Candidate must be able to work in a team environment, and be willing to work independently on occasion

Benefits

• We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace.
• Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.
• Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News.
• With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base.
• As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED