About this role
Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a SUE Technician II to join our growing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services team!
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. We work closely with engineers and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability.
Help power our future! Join our Utilities/Energy team of design professionals who provide a host of services that include feasibility studies, detailed engineering design, surveying, permitting, land acquisition, asset management, SUE, construction management, and more for renewable energy, oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, electric substations and projects. Committed to delivering safe and sustainable solutions, let Colliers Engineering & Design accelerate YOUR success!
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of talented individuals to help tackle 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 with SUE.
- Supervise activities of field crew.
- Train junior crew members.
- Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and communicate/coordinate with utility companies.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience in using electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies.
- Experience with vacuum excavation preferred.
- Must be able to quickly grasp new technologies.
- Should have basic computer skills and be able to learn and understand new software.
- Proficient communication & internal collaboration skills.
- Should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Need to be able to occasionally travel out of town and work overtime.
- Should be able to walk long distances of several miles daily.
- Will sometimes be lifting heavy equipment up to 80 lbs.
- Need to have good driving skills and a clean driving record.
- Must prioritize the safety of yourself and others.
- May need to work nights/weekends.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Compensation: $27.00 to $35.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Other facts
About Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering and architecture, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. With offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.
What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and focus on what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.
At Colliers Engineering & Design, we accelerate success.
What you'll do
- The SUE Technician II will work with a team to tackle various projects, including reading utility records and operating vacuum excavation trucks. They will also supervise field crew activities and represent the company in communications with utility companies.
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