SUE Technician

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Begin Your Journey as a SUE Technician I — Learn, Detect, Grow

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives outdoors, learns new technology quickly, and enjoys supporting critical infrastructure projects? Do you have a passion for safety, teamwork, and client service?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a SUE Technician I to join our Survey Geospatial Team in Columbia, SC
, where you’ll play a key role in subsurface utility investigations across diverse field locations. This entry-level opportunity blends technical learning with on-site fieldwork, giving you the chance to gather utility data using state-of-the-art equipment and contribute to accurate maps and records that keep communities moving.

• Support daily field operations by preparing, organizing, and maintaining SUE equipment while following all safety standards
• Work alongside experienced technicians to learn and perform underground utility locating using tools such as GPR, electromagnetic locating devices, and vacuum excavation
• Assist with utility data collection, basic field sketches, and quality checks to ensure accurate documentation for project teams
• Travel to local project sites as needed and operate company vehicles in accordance with company policies

• High school diploma required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Civil or Construction Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• No experience required; prior internships or applicable coursework preferred
• Demonstrated willingness to learn about the SUE industry and ability to work in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
• Strong oral and written communication with a professional demeanor when interacting with staff and the public
• Ability to meet client-driven schedules, work in various weather conditions, and perform physical tasks such as walking uneven terrain and occasional lifting
• Professional demeanor when interacting with staff and the public
• Experience using electromagnetic pipe and cable locating equipment for designation of subsurface utilities preferred
• Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects is a plus
• SUE experience on South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and other transportation projects is a plus
• Working knowledge of Ground Penetrating Radar and vacuum excavation is a plus
• Surveying and/or drafting experience is a plus
• Experience with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.) is a plus

• Gain exposure to fieldwork and technical problem-solving across diverse project sites
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel

Curious how CHA’s Survey Geospatial team supports safer, more efficient movement across communities? Explore our work at:

$26.50 - $27.50

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.