SUE Tech IV

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SUE Tech III

This position will sit out of our Mooresville, NC office and will 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.

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

Job Description:

• Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans
• Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules
• Lead SUE Field Crew in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to utility locating, vacuum excavation, and data collection
• Mentor junior staff, training on utility location and vacuum excavation
• Ensure 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. 
• Occasionally work with utility owners to obtain needed as-built/schematic records
• Complete assigned projects in the field, on schedule and under budget
• Work with office crew to create an accurate and complete deliverable
• 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
• Assist project managers with estimates for project budgets

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 7+ years of progressive experience in the SUE industry desired
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
• Analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Display proficiency with both EM and GPR locating equipment
• Display proficiency in reading utility as-built/schematic records
• Display working knowledge of survey equipment (conventional and GPS)
• Ability to operate vacuum excavation equipment
• 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

 

 

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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.

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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.