Senior SUE Technician

LaBella is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior SUE Technician opening in our Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or Ithaca, NY offices. LaBella fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

As a Senior SUE Technician, you will play a key role in leading field operations and supporting the successful delivery of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects. This position requires extensive experience performing Quality Level B (QL-B) utility designation and mentoring field staff to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient utility investigations.

You will work closely with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and technicians to provide high-quality utility mapping and deliverables on a variety of transportation, municipal, and private development projects.

Duties:

Lead daily field operations for SUE projects, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient utility designation activities.

Perform advanced utility locating using electromagnetic induction and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) equipment to identify and designate subsurface utilities.

Interpret utility records, as-built drawings, design plans, and field conditions to accurately identify underground infrastructure.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior SUE technicians and assist with field training.

Coordinate daily activities with project managers, surveyors, engineers, and clients.

Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.

Prepare accurate daily field reports, utility sketches, and electronic documentation.

Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of field data and final SUE deliverables.

Assist with utility records research and project documentation.

Maintain and troubleshoot SUE equipment and technology to ensure reliable field performance.

Support business development by identifying opportunities for SUE services on multidisciplinary projects.

Maintain organized project records and assist with data archiving.

Safely operate company vehicles and equipment.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Engineering, Geology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2–5 years of progressively responsible experience performing Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Quality Level B (QL-B) utility designation services.
• Demonstrated proficiency using electromagnetic utility locating equipment and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
• Strong understanding of utility records research, utility coordination, and SUE best practices.
• Experience leading field crews or mentoring junior technicians is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret utility plans, engineering drawings, and survey information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with DOT, municipal, public utility, or transportation projects is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Carlson, or similar software is a plus.
• OSHA safety certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of field work.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as project needs require.