Description

Join the Utilities/Energy team of design professionals who deliver services including 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, and electric substations. Colliers Engineering & Design is committed to safe and sustainable solutions and aims to accelerate your success.

• 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.
• Will sometimes be lifting heavy equipment up to 80 lbs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Need to have good driving skills and a clean driving record.
• 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.

Benefits

The position offers an hourly rate of $26.50 to $34.00, depending on qualifications, and requires a pre‑employment drug screen as well as ongoing participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, employees enjoy a safe, comfortable work environment, career advancement potential, and the opportunity to impact society through projects and company‑sponsored activities. Benefits include 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 with parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy compensating exempt employees for billable hours beyond 40 per week. Additional resources support personal and professional growth, such as tuition reimbursement, an in‑house library of educational courses, mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance