Colliers Engineering & Design
Multi‑discipline engineering, architecture, design & consulting for public and private sector projects.
SUE Technician II
Identify and map subsurface utilities using EM, GPR, and vacuum excavation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collaborate with a team to tackle diverse 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, performing test holes to expose utilities. • Apply appropriate maintenance‑of‑traffic measures. • Initiate “One‑Call” tickets for utility locates. • Coordinate survey work related to SUE activities. • Supervise field crew activities. • Train junior crew members. • Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and liaise with utility companies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility locating
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸traffic management
- ▸survey coordination
- ▸field supervision
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
• Minimum 2 years experience with electromagnetic and geophysical utility‑designating technologies. • Experience operating vacuum excavation equipment (preferred). • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and software. • Strong computer, reading comprehension, and communication skills. • Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather and travel as needed. • Capability to walk several miles daily and lift equipment up to 80 lb. • Clean driving record and proficient driving skills. • Ability to read, write, and understand English for job‑related communication. • Eligibility for pre‑employment drug screening and ongoing random testing.
Requirements
- ▸electromagnetic
- ▸geophysical
- ▸vacuum excavation
- ▸computer skills
- ▸clean driving
- ▸physical stamina
Benefits
Colliers Engineering & Design offers a generous compensation package that includes 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, and paid time off with parental and military leave. Employees also receive referral and professional license bonuses and are compensated for billable hours worked beyond 40 hours per week. Our internal culture supports personal and professional growth through education reimbursements, a free in‑house library of courses, mentorship programs, wellness initiatives, a Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities. • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
Work Environment
Field