SUE Technician (Utility Locator)
Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.
In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.
Job Description
- Identify and map location and depth of utilities such as water, sewer, gas, cable, oil, and electric lines.
- Document interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software.
- Communicate with clients, engineers and management.
- Use a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
- Determine where underground utilities (such as telephone, gas and power lines) should be placed.
- May have to unearth utilities with a shovel.
- Locate underground utilities through nondestructive methods.
- Record and document the underground utility field data in accordance with CAD standard formats.
- Must operate and maintain company equipment and vehicles.
- Research and review utility company records and identify utilities from field observation
- May use electric power tools, cutting tools and other equipment
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of SUE locating experience preferred
- Understanding of utility construction methods
- Knowledge and experience with utility line locating equipment (SUE Designating)
- Knowledge and experience with ASCE 38-02 SUE Standards
- Capable of making field decisions without direct supervision
- Excellent communication skills and a team attitude
- Ability to read and interpret DOT and municipal plans
- Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
- Physical mobility in and around construction sites, traffic work zones, and other field assignments.
- Ability to carry SUE equipment and supplies in remote, rural or urban surroundings.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk long distances.
- Walking and climbing on uneven surfaces.
- Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Ability to work out of town
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in confined spaces with proper training
Some of our Benefits:
- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- Personal Time Allowances
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- "Unlimited" Sick Days.
- Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
- Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family
BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.
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