What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUE Field Technician II position at SAM, LLC?
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
The SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Field Technician III is responsible for the accurate designation, documentation, and mapping of utilities in rural and urban environments. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership in the field, and coordination with clients, utility owners, and service providers to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Utility Designation and Documentation
- Designate utilities using geophysical equipment
- Perform field surveys, document projects, and conduct vacuum excavation for utility exposure
- Collect data and complete vault diagrams for 3D QL-B mapping
2. Project Management and Leadership
- Lead 2D and 3D QL-B mapping projects with up to two crews
- Oversee vacuum excavation and backfilling under complex conditions
- Coordinate with clients, field crews, office staff, project managersutility, owners, and service providers
3. Technical Proficiency
- Operate geophysical and survey equipment for utility mapping
- Use RTK GPR and total stations for accurate horizontal and vertical data collection
- Collect vertical data for gravity flow systems using levels
4. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare Structures Data Reports and analyze utility plans and records
5. Safety and Compliance
- Maintain required safety certifications and ensure adherence to safety standards
This role is ideal for experienced SUE professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, are skilled at leading field operations, and enjoy opportunities to travel as part of their work.
What You Bring to SAM
- 4–5 years of SUE field experience preferred
- Experience as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews required
- Previous role as a project-level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred
- Surveying experience preferred
- Military experience is a plus
Our Perks
- Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
- Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
- Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness travel leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
- Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
