SUE Technician II - WSP : Job Details

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Technician II with the option to work out of one of our North Carolina offices to support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering of all levels. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog. Candidates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline and experience will be considered.

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Your Impact

* Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans.

* Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules.

* Assist SUE Analyst with day-to-day duties.

* Grow abilities in operation of EM and GPR utility locating equipment.

* Assist with ensuring assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection are quality, accurate, and thorough.

* Communicate with office staff on project progress, project needs, equipment needs, etc.

* Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.

* Operate vacuum excavation equipment independent of Analyst at times.

* Drive and operate company vehicles.

* Develop abilities to lead crew.

* Remain current in/learn of latest SUE/survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.

* Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED.

* 2+ years of experience in the SUE industry.

* Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team.

* Willing to learn, analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead.

* Possess excellent communication skills.

* Partial ability and willing to learn how to use EM and GPR locating equipment.

* Familiar with operation vacuum excavation equipment.

* Willing to work with vacuum excavation equipment.

* Partial ability and willing to learn to read utility as-built/schematic records.

* Ability to operate or willing to learn operation of survey equipment (conventional and GPS).

* Ability to traverse terrain, as project dictates, in all seasons.

* Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or work as a team to do so.

* Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

* Be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening.

* Able to work occasional overtime as project timeline dictates.

* Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

* Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

* Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

* Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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