SUE Technician at Esp Associates, Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

Requirements

utility design

1-3 years

gpr

management

dot projects

travel

Previous experience designating utilities and performing records research, preferably in an engineering design environment.
1–3 years field experience in utility designating.
Working knowledge of ground‑penetrating radar, electromagnetic pipe and cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation (a plus).
Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects (a plus).
Ability to prepare and organize field sketches, digital photographs, daily checklists, timesheets, and navigate vehicles.
Surveying and/or drafting experience (a plus, not required).
Willingness to travel out of town as needed.
Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per company policy.
Behavioral medicine via Teladoc.

Benefits

ESP Associates, Inc. is currently seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician to join its team in North Charleston, SC. This role offers a professional SUE technician the chance to advance their career within a dynamic and growing engineering, surveying, and planning firm.

ESP provides a comprehensive employee benefits package. Employees receive competitive compensation with annual performance reviews and discretionary bonuses, along with a range of health, retirement, and supplemental benefits.

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional & Roth plans with employer match: 100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligible after 60 days).
Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options (eligible after 30 days).
Short‑term disability insurance.
Long‑term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company mvr policy.

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to revolutionize engineering solutions, the company has grown into a multifaceted service provider.
Specializes in offering integrated engineering, design, and construction solutions for various industries.
Known for strong technical expertise, serving sectors such as Infrastructure, Water Resources, Energy, and more.
Celebrated for innovative designs, notable in large-scale infrastructure and energy-efficient projects.
Portfolio includes work across public and private sectors, ranging from water treatment plants to complex transportation systems.
Consistently at the forefront of adopting new technologies and approaches in engineering and construction.
Completed a pivotal multi-million-dollar water infrastructure project, benefiting local communities.

Culture + Values

“Listen. Deliver. Improve.”
“No job is so urgent that it can’t be performed safely.”
Providing regular, ongoing safety training and education
Learning and growing from safety events and near misses
Developing safety-minded behaviors across the enterprise
Valuing the full cycle of a successful return-to-work program
Promoting employee health and wellness at work and at home
Enhancing the value of safety in recruiting and retention efforts
Maintaining a culture of transparency and centralized resources

Environment + Sustainability

No explicit environmental or net‑zero targets or strategy listed on public website
Experience includes environmental impact mitigation in greenways & trails design
Offers environmental consulting: site sampling, remedial studies, NEPA, RCRA, CERCLA assessments
Functions as a Registered Environmental Consultant (REC) and holds a GSA environmental services schedule

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals or gender‑related statistics available

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Careers at ESP Associates

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About ESP Associates

Role

Description

Requirements

utility design

1-3 years

gpr

management

dot projects

travel

Previous experience designating utilities and performing records research, preferably in an engineering design environment.
1–3 years field experience in utility designating.
Working knowledge of ground‑penetrating radar, electromagnetic pipe and cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation (a plus).
Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects (a plus).
Ability to prepare and organize field sketches, digital photographs, daily checklists, timesheets, and navigate vehicles.
Surveying and/or drafting experience (a plus, not required).
Willingness to travel out of town as needed.
Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per company policy.
Behavioral medicine via Teladoc.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional & Roth plans with employer match: 100% up to first 3% and 50% on next 2% (eligible after 60 days).
Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options (eligible after 30 days).
Short‑term disability insurance.
Long‑term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company mvr policy.