SUE Tech II
WSPWSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Technician II
This position can work out of any of our offices in Mooresville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC and support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team.
This Opportunity
The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering of all levels. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog. Candidates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline and experience will be considered.
For information on our Geospatial team, follow this link - https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8.
Your Impact
- Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans.
- Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules.
- Assist SUE Analyst with day-to-day duties.
- Grow abilities in operation of EM and GPR utility locating equipment.
- Assist with ensuring assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection are quality, accurate, and thorough.
- Communicate with office staff on project progress, project needs, equipment needs, etc.
- Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.
- Operate vacuum excavation equipment independent of Analyst at times.
- Drive and operate company vehicles.
- Develop abilities to lead crew.
- Remain current in/learn of latest SUE/survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of experience in the SUE industry.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team.
- Willing to learn, analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- Partial ability and willing to learn how to use EM and GPR locating equipment.
- Familiar with operation vacuum excavation equipment.
- Willing to work with vacuum excavation equipment.
- Partial ability and willing to learn to read utility as-built/schematic records.
- Ability to operate or willing to learn operation of survey equipment (conventional and GPS).
- Ability to traverse terrain, as project dictates, in all seasons.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or work as a team to do so.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
- Be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
- Able to work occasional overtime as project timeline dictates.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
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