Utility Locate Technician (SUE)
Barge Design Solutions
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- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Barge Design Solutions
Design · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Identify, trace, and mark subsurface utilities using EM locators, GPR, and other equipment
- Set up, calibrate, inspect, and operate surveying and utility locating instruments
- Gather, document, and process utility location information, including GPS and GPR field data
- Review utility maps, engineering plans, deeds, easements, and right-of-way documents
- Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and field personnel
- Organize and maintain field records, utility observations, and project documentation
- Follow safety procedures and maintain equipment
What you need
- Strong technical expertise in underground utility locating
- Strong technical expertise in electromagnetic (EM) detection
- Strong technical expertise in ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology
Key skills
electromagnetic (EM) detectionground penetrating radar (GPR)EM pipe locatorselectronic total stationsdata collectorsGPSutility locatingsurveying
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Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced Utility Locate Technician (SUE) to join our growing Geomatics team. In this hands-on role, you'll play an important part in supporting engineering, surveying, and infrastructure projects by identifying, locating, and documenting underground utilities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in underground utility locating, electromagnetic (EM) detection, and ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology. Working alongside experienced surveying professionals, you'll combine field investigations, utility research, and advanced locating equipment to deliver accurate subsurface utility information that supports safe and efficient project planning and design. If you enjoy fieldwork, solving technical challenges, and contributing to projects that shape our communities, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Locate Underground Utilities: Identify, trace, and mark subsurface utilities using electromagnetic (EM) pipe locators, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and other specialized equipment.Operate Technical Equipment: Set up, calibrate, inspect, and operate surveying and utility locating instruments, including electronic total stations, data collectors, EM locators, and cart-mounted GPR systems.Collect & Process Field Data: Gather, document, and process utility location information, including GPS and GPR field data and electronic or manual field records.Research Utility Records: Review utility maps, engineering plans, deeds, easements, right-of-way documents, and other available records to support accurate utility identification.Support Project Teams: Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and field personnel to provide reliable subsurface utility information for project planning and design.Maintain Accurate Documentation: Organize and maintain field records, utility observations, and supporting project documentation.Promote Safety & Quality: Follow established safety procedures, maintain equipment, and complete assignments in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and team objectives.