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Underground Utility Locator (SUE)

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Nashville, TN

Description

HMB Professional Engineers is seeking an Underground Utility Locator to join our team and help us expand our SUE capabilities. The right candidate will have 5 years of experience in locating underground utilities using a variety of locating methods. This position will be part of our Utility Coordination Team and will be cross trained to develop other skills within the group.


Key Responsibilities

  • Locate, identify, and map location and depths of utilities (underground and overhead)
  • Operate detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities
  • Perform QA/QC checks
  • Perform assignments under the direction of the Utilities Group Manager and assists as needed
  • Coordinate and work with survey field crews and other office staff
  • Additional duties as assigned


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Experience with vLoc Series 2 Locator (or similar) or ground penetrating radar
  • 5 years of experience in utility locating
  • Ability to read and interpret utility maps and prints to identify underground utilities
  • Familiar with 811 and contacts associated with utilities
  • Willing to be cross trained as a member of the Survey Field Team
  • The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, to bend and stoop, and to lift heavy items is essential; it is also sometimes necessary to enter manholes
  • Available to travel as needed, Monday – Friday
  • Occasional night work may be required
  • Willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Self-motivated with little or no supervision
  • Valid driver's license
  • High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening


Benefits

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Ability to work hybrid work schedule
  • Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More

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