SUE Tech II

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Technician II

This position can work out of any of our offices in Mooresville, Charlotte, or Raleigh, NC and support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team.

This Opportunity

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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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.