Subsurface Utility Engineering

Utility Professionals, Inc. (UPI) is growing and we are looking for a Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician and/or Locator to join the team in our Gainesville, VA office. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we offer a collaborative, team atmosphere and the opportunity for individual growth and career advancement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Group Insurance Plans
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Professional Development Assistance
• In-house Training
• Mentor Program

Responsibilities:

• Select and apply the appropriate geophysical prospecting equipment to accurately designate non-complex underground utility layouts
• Coordinate survey activities with the Subsurface Utility Engineering team
• Perform "On-Call" notifications, communicate and coordinate with utility company representatives
• Represent and communicate on behalf of the company and crew when encountering third parties in the field
• Participate in daily briefings/debriefings and ensure all tasks are being addressed in the field
• Supervise all crew activities as assigned
• Oversee and coordinate the maintenance and operation of vehicles, equipment, tools and supplies
• Inventory, clean, and otherwise maintain equipment and supplies
• Check the general operative conditions of assigned vehicle, including gas, oil and tire pressure; secure vehicle and equipment at the end of the work day, remove and store instruments and other valuables in the office
• Transport equipment in a timely and efficient manner
• Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements of UPI and client

Required Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a SUE Locator
• Experience working with SUE specifications as governed by the ASCE, for the location of public and private utilities
• Field experience with subsurface utility engineering and SUE equipment
• Experience interpreting utility and highway design plans, maps, and as-built drawings
• Proficiency with modern SUE equipment
• Familiarity with typical SUE marking techniques (sweep, direct connects, indirect connects, induction methods, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of local jurisdictional and industry requirements
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
• Physical ability to work outdoors on project sites that may extend several miles, carry equipment, and walk throughout the day
• Ground penetrating Radar experience is preferred but not required
• Experience working behind a vacuum excavation truck is also preferred

Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, Unrestricted Driver's license required

UPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AA M/F/Vet/Disability. We are a Drug Free Workplace.