SUE Field Technician I, II, or III in Phoenix, Arizona at Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

The SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) Field Technician is responsible for the accurate designation, documentation, and mapping of utilities in rural and urban environments. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership in the field, and coordination with clients, utility owners, and service providers to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Utility Designation and Documentation

• Designate utilities using geophysical equipment
• Perform field surveys, document projects, and conduct vacuum excavation for utility exposure
• Collect data and complete vault diagrams for 3D QL-B mapping

Project Management and Leadership

• Lead 2D and 3D QL-B mapping projects with up to two crews
• Oversee vacuum excavation and backfilling under complex conditions
• Coordinate with clients, field crews, office staff, project managers, utility, owners, and service providers

Technical Proficiency

• Operate geophysical and survey equipment for utility mapping
• Use RTK GPR and total stations for accurate horizontal and vertical data collection
• Collect vertical data for gravity flow systems using levels

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare Structures Data Reports and analyze utility plans and records

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain required safety certifications and ensure adherence to safety standards

This role is ideal for SUE professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, are skilled at leading field operations, and enjoy opportunities to travel as part of their work.

• 1-5 years of SUE field experience preferred
• Experience as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crews preferred
• Previous role as a project-level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred
• Surveying experience preferred
• Military experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company MVR standards