Underground Utility Locator

Job DescriptionTimmons Group is currently seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our Survey Group located in our Ashburn, VA office location. The Underground Utility Locator assists the survey crew by locating and marking underground utilities for various projects. This position can be an in-office and field combination for the right candidate.Essential duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:Provides underground utility flagging “designation” with proficiency utilizing electromagnet equipment and other geophysical meansDesignates all utility line types of conductive or non-conductive materials including water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and all other underground facilities that would affect an excavation of a siteMarks utilities with flags and/or paint and produce a sketch of results for future use by the clientMay be required to learn how to establish survey control and perform locations of utility designation markings using conventional survey equipment including robotic total stations and RTK GPS technologyOversees maintenance of survey equipment, supplies and vehicleCandidate must be able to work in a team environment, and be willing to work independently on occasionSkills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of SUE designation and field survey experience is idealClear understanding of ASCE 38-02 standards and quality levels and their applicationsExperience with robotic total stations, data collectors and GPS is preferredMust be able to obtain and hold a federal security clearanceAutoCAD experience a plusValid NC driver license and a good driving record requiredMust be willing to travel on occasionCompensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $21/hr.-$28/hr. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity.Additional InformationThe requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit #LI-MI1 Division: Field Operations