Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
SUE Technician II
Subsurface Utility Engineering field tech using EM, GPR, vacuum excavation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The successful candidate will work alongside a talented crew on diverse projects, interpreting utility records, as‑built drawings, and highway plans, and designating existing utilities with electromagnetic and geophysical tools. Responsibilities also include operating a vacuum excavation truck, performing test holes, maintaining traffic control, handling “One‑Call” tickets, coordinating survey work, supervising field crew, and training junior members while representing Colliers in the field. • Collaborate with team on diverse SUE 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; perform test holes to expose utilities • Implement appropriate traffic control and maintenance of traffic • Process “One‑Call” tickets • Coordinate survey work related to SUE activities • Supervise field crew activities • Train junior crew members • Represent Colliers in the field and liaise with utility companies
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drawing interpretation
- ▸utility locating
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸traffic control
- ▸one‑call processing
- ▸survey coordination
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least two years of experience with electromagnetic and geophysical designating technologies, and vacuum excavation experience is preferred. They should quickly learn new technologies, possess basic computer skills, and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration abilities. The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions, occasional travel, overtime, the ability to walk several miles daily, lift up to 80 lb, maintain a clean driving record, and prioritize safety.
Requirements
- ▸em design
- ▸geophysics
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸computer skills
- ▸communication
- ▸safety
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $27.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on qualifications, and includes mandatory pre‑employment drug screening and ongoing random drug‑and‑alcohol testing. Colliers offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth, generous paid time off (including parental, military, and pregnancy disability leave), referral and professional license bonuses, and a straight‑time policy for excess billable hours. Additional resources encompass tuition reimbursement, an in‑house learning library, mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.
Work Environment
Field