Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
SUE Technician III
Perform utility locating, surveying, and supervise field crew using SUE technologies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The technician will join the Utilities/Energy team that delivers feasibility studies, detailed design, surveying, permitting, land acquisition, asset management, construction management and more for renewable energy, oil & gas, transmission, substations, and related projects, with a focus on safe and sustainable solutions. • Collaborate with a team to tackle diverse 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. • Implement appropriate maintenance of traffic procedures. • Submit “One‑Call” tickets for utility notifications. • Coordinate survey work related to SUE activities. • Supervise field crew activities. • Train junior crew members. • Represent Colliers in the field and coordinate with utility companies. • Occasionally travel out of town and work overtime as needed. • Prioritize personal and team safety at all times. • Pass pre‑employment drug screening and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility locating
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸traffic management
- ▸one‑call
- ▸survey coordination
- ▸crew supervision
What You Bring
• Provide at least 5 years of utility designating/locating experience. • Quickly grasp new technologies and software. • Demonstrate basic computer skills and a willingness to learn new programs. • Exhibit strong reading comprehension and communication abilities. • Comfortably work outdoors in varied weather conditions. • Walk several miles daily as required by field duties. • Lift equipment weighing up to 80 lb. • Maintain good driving skills and a clean driving record. • Read, write, and understand English for job-related communications.
Requirements
- ▸utility experience
- ▸computer skills
- ▸communication
- ▸driving record
- ▸outdoor work
- ▸physical stamina
Benefits
Colliers offers a safe, supportive work environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, disability and life insurance, a matched 401(k)/Roth, paid parental, military and other leave, and bonuses for referrals and professional licenses. The firm also promotes professional growth through tuition reimbursement, an in‑house learning platform, mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization and philanthropic activities.
Work Environment
Field