Description

In this role you will designate all types of utilities in rural and urban environments using geophysical equipment, field documentation, surveys, and vacuum excavation. You will lead two‑person designating teams, select and apply surface geophysical tools, collect data for vault diagrams, and operate VRS GPR equipment for 2D and 3D mapping projects. Additional duties include leading vacuum‑excavation crews, using automatic or digital levels to gather QL‑A data, compiling utility pole inventories, implementing traffic control plans, and coordinating with internal survey crews while maintaining required safety certifications and traveling for extended periods.

• Designate utilities in rural and urban settings using geophysical equipment, surveys, and vacuum excavation.
• Lead two‑person designating teams for 2D QL‑B and 3D QL‑B mapping projects.
• Select and apply standard surface geophysical tools and accessories for accurate underground utility mapping.
• Collect data and complete vault diagram forms for 2DB mapping projects.
• Operate VRS GPR equipment to gather horizontal data for QL‑A test holes and 2DB projects.
• Lead vacuum‑excavation crews to excavate and backfill test holes at average depths.
• Use automatic or digital levels to run level loops and collect QL‑A data from exposed utilities.
• Compile data for utility pole inventories and overhead utility mapping projects.
• Implement approved traffic control plans for work outside travel lanes.
• Coordinate with internal survey crews in the field.
• Maintain all required safety certifications and travel for extended periods as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high‑school diploma and possess a working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and related quality levels. Basic comprehension of planimetric and design plans, profiles, cross‑sections, and utility records is required, along with 1–2 years of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) field experience. Prior experience leading SUE QL‑A and QL‑B crews, survey experience, and military background are preferred.

• High School Diploma.
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels.
• Ability to interpret planimetric and design plans, profiles, cross‑sections, and utility records.
• 1–2 years of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) field experience.
• Experience leading SUE QL‑A and QL‑B field crews (preferred).
• Survey experience (preferred).
• Military experience (a plus).

Benefits

SAM offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage, long‑term disability and life insurance, and a SAM Cares wellness program. Financial perks feature employee referral rewards, Ramsey Smart Dollar, a 5 % matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and an optional cellphone stipend. Work‑life balance is supported through paid time off, parental leave, and flexible scheduling. Professional development opportunities include career‑development plans, a Project Manager Business Academy, CAD training, mentorship programs, and women‑focused leadership initiatives. Employees also enjoy discounts through Perks at Work, free office snacks, and a culture recognized by awards such as Top Workplace USA and ENR Top 500 Design Firms.

• Health, vision, dental insurance with company‑paid premiums for disability and life coverage.
• 5 % company match on retirement plans and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral rewards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible scheduling for work‑life balance.
• Professional development programs, mentorship, and women‑focused leadership initiatives.
• Access to discounts via Perks at Work and free office snacks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance