Colliers Engineering & Design · 4 hours ago
SUE Technician III
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expColliers Engineering & Design is seeking a SUE Technician III to join their high-performing team in Houston. The role involves mapping and protecting unseen systems, supervising field operations, and leading safety meetings while working closely with engineers and utility companies.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week
Reimbursement for education
A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
Mentorship program
Wellness program
Women’s Organization
Ongoing philanthropic opportunities
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin L. Haney, P.E.
President & CEO
Dave Tingley
Chief Financial Officer
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