SUE Technician III

Overview

Are you ready to dig deep into a career that combines cutting-edge technology, field expertise, and infrastructure innovation? Join our high-performing team in Houston as a SUE Technician III and play a crucial role in mapping and protecting the unseen systems that keep our cities moving. At the heart of our work is precision, safety, and impact—and as a senior-level SUE tech, you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader driving success in the field. From high-profile transportation corridors to evolving urban developments, your work will help engineers and designers make smarter, safer decisions every day..

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is a branch of engineering that deals with mitigating risks associated with new infrastructure design and construction. Our work requires a high level of precision and technical ability. We work closely with engineers, surveyors, project managers, and utility owners to help identify utility conflicts using an array of technologies, including electromagnetic line locators, ground penetrating radar, GPS, conventional survey and vacuum excavation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret utility records, as-built/survey drawings and highway design plans to identify utility information such as; utility type, utility owner, reported utility size, access or connection points and approximate location.
• Supervise and direct placement of basic maintenance of traffic devices.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• Drives the designating vehicle and vacuum excavation truck.
• Fills out the field book legibly.
• Records information for test holes.
• Call “One-Call” tickets.
• Coordinate survey work in relation to SUE.
• Train junior crew members.
• Represent Colliers Engineering & Design in the field and communicate/coordinate with utility companies.
• Record pole data.
• Completes field sketches.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Use multi-frequency pipe and cable locators (RD8100) and single frequency induction devices (Metrotech 810, RD5000, Pipehorn).
• Safely utilize jackhammer on varying pavement and surface types.
• Understand proper tamping procedures and correctly patch asphalt and concrete.
• Correctly use and maintain the concrete saw.
• Utilize an air and water lance to properly expose underground utilities.
• Act as a crew leader.
• Direct SUE tasks in the field.
• Lead tailgate safety meetings and develops site specific Health and Safety checklists, as required.
• Develop and implement Maintenance of Traffic signage at each site.
• Communicate with clients and utility representatives.
• Coordinate with SUE, Survey and CADD staff for SUE related tasks.
• Perform QA/QC on designated utilities and test holes.
• Train SUE Investigators I & II on proper designating and test hole techniques.
• Operate the GPR proficiently.
• Troubleshoot issues with designating equipment/able to make basic repairs (fixing leads, programming the equipment).
• Understand the vac truck operation and troubleshoot and perform minor repairs.
• Complete QL-D linework.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5-8 years of experience in SUE, utility design, and test holes.
• Valid Driver’s License with MVR consistent with CED Point System.
• Ability to pass drug screen.
• Travel required occasionally, must be able to drive for long periods of time.
• Must be able to travel for up to two weeks at a time.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
  
  

Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!