This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Technician I 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. New Graduates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline will be considered.

For information on our Geospatial team, follow this link - https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8.

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/SUE Tech II with day-to-day duties.
• Learn basic operation of electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar utility locating equipment.
• Learn basic data collection with survey equipment.
• Assist with ensuring assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection are quality, accurate, and thorough.
• Assist with operation of vacuum excavation equipment.
• Drive and operate company vehicles.
• Develop abilities as a SUE Tech.
• Learn about and remain current in 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.
• 0-2 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/willing to develop excellent communication skills.
• Willing to learn how to use EM and GPR locating equipment.
• Willing to learn operation vacuum excavation equipment.
• 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.

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