Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician - Senior Analyst

Wadelynn Geospatial, Inc is seeking an experienced Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Senior Analyst to join our growing team. This is a full-time, hands-on field position responsible for performing subsurface utility investigations, utility designation, and utility mapping in support of engineering, surveying, and construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of field experience in subsurface utility engineering, underground utility locating, and electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar (GPR) investigations.

This position requires an individual who can independently perform complex utility investigations, understand the limitations of various locating technologies, recognize potential utility conflicts, and produce accurate, detailed field documentation.

The successful candidate will take pride in the quality of their work, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and maintain a commitment to safety and professional standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Level B (QL-B) subsurface utility investigations in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards.
• Utilize electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment to designate underground conductive utilities.
• Perform Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) investigations to identify and designate potential nonconductive and unidentified underground utilities.
• Conduct passive utility sweeps, direct connections, induction locating, and other appropriate locating methods.
• Interpret utility records, existing plans, and field observations to assist with utility identification.
• Identify potential utility conflicts and communicate field findings and limitations to project management.
• Perform Quality Level A (QL-A) investigations using vacuum excavation when qualified and assigned.
• Document utility designations through detailed field sketches, measurements, photographs, and electronic data collection.
• Maintain accurate field notes and communicate daily project progress.
• Operate and maintain EM locating equipment, GPR units, and other field investigation equipment.
• Coordinate with field crews, project managers, clients, and other utility stakeholders.
• Follow company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable traffic control regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on field experience in SUE, underground utility locating, or a closely related utility investigation discipline.
• Extensive experience operating electromagnetic utility locating equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with GPR utility investigations.
• Strong understanding of underground utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, electric, telecommunications, and fiber optic systems.
• Ability to interpret utility records, construction drawings, and existing utility plans.
• Working knowledge of ASCE 38-22 and subsurface utility engineering quality levels.
• Ability to independently manage field assignments and troubleshoot difficult locating conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding field activities.
• Ability to travel to project locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Level A vacuum excavation investigations and test-hole documentation.
• Experience with Heath Consultants, Vivax-Metrotech, Radio detection, and other professional EM locating equipment.
• Experience operating GPR equipment and interpreting subsurface data.
• Familiarity with utility mapping, CAD deliverables, and electronic field data collection.
• Experience working on roadway, commercial development, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Relevant SUE, utility locating, safety, or equipment certifications.

Position Expectations

This is a full-time field position requiring the successful candidate to spend the majority of their working time performing field investigations.

The individual must be capable of working independently, making sound technical decisions in the field, and producing consistent, high-quality results with minimal supervision.

We are looking for an experienced utility investigation professional who understands that successful SUE work requires more than simply operating locating equipment. It requires knowledge of underground infrastructure, an understanding of equipment capabilities and limitations, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize when additional investigation is necessary.

What We Offer – Become Part of an Employee-Owned Company!

At Wadelynn Geospatial, Inc., we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a growing, employee-owned geospatial and engineering services company, we are building a culture where employees have the opportunity to contribute to our growth and share in our long-term success.

We offer:

• Employee Ownership: Participate in Wadelynn Geospatial's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees an opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, technical capabilities, and qualifications.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow professionally as WLG continues expanding its surveying, geospatial, engineering, and Subsurface Utility Engineering services.
• Advanced Technology & Equipment: Access to professional-grade locating equipment, GPR systems, surveying technology, and the resources needed to perform high-quality field investigations.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of infrastructure, transportation, commercial development, and engineering projects throughout the region.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continued training, technical development, and career advancement.

At Wadelynn Geospatial, you're not just joining a company – you're becoming part of a team with a shared investment in its future.