Entry Level SUE Technician

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

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With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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AECOM offers a comprehensive suite of subsurface utility engineering (SUE), private utility locating and services to its diverse customer base composed of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, and other Construction, and Infrastructure. We are seeking an Entry Level SUE Technician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career with an internationally‑known infrastructure consulting firm.

• Utilize advanced geophysical equipment, observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
• Ideal candidates will possess troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies.

• HS Diploma or equivalent + 2 years of experience within a surveying, utility mapping or construction‑related role or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and could include occasional overnight travel.
• Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.
• Daily walking several miles to perform job duties across uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.

• Surveying or construction related experience.
• SUE and/or private locating experience.
• Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
• Detailed‑oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and could include occasional overnight travel.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is USD 22 to USD 25 per hour.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line:
Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit:
East

Career Area:
Survey & Estimation

Work Location Model:
Hybrid

Compensation: USD 22 - USD 25 per hour

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology