Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
SUE Technician III
Perform utility locating, vacuum excavation, and supervise field crews on SUE projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to meet project requirements. • 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 to perform test holes and expose utilities. • Manage traffic maintenance, submit “One‑Call” tickets, and coordinate related survey work. • Supervise and train field crew members while ensuring safety and quality. • Represent Colliers on‑site, communicating and coordinating with utility companies and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility locating
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸traffic management
- ▸crew supervision
- ▸drawing review
- ▸project coordination
What You Bring
• Minimum 5 years experience with electromagnetic and geophysical utility designating tools. • Experience operating vacuum excavation equipment preferred. • Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new software quickly. • Excellent communication and internal collaboration abilities. • Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, walk several miles daily, and lift up to 80 lb. • Clean driving record and proficient driving skills. • Willingness to travel, work overtime, nights/weekends, and prioritize safety. • Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English for job‑related communications.
Requirements
- ▸5 years
- ▸electromagnetic
- ▸geophysical
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸computer skills
- ▸driving record
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $44.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, and the position requires a pre‑employment drug screen plus ongoing participation in random drug and alcohol testing. Colliers offers a safe work environment, career advancement opportunities, and strong work‑life balance. Benefits include company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, a matched 401(k)/Roth plan, paid parental, military, and pregnancy leave, referral and professional license bonuses, overtime pay for billable hours over 40 per week, education reimbursement, mentorship, wellness programs, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic initiatives.
Work Environment
Field