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Prairie Engineers, P.C. Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician in COLUMBIA, Illinois
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SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Prairie Engineers is seeking an experienced SUE Technician to join our team!
Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. Were a team looking to make a lasting
impact and want people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If thats you, lets
connect! Prairie Engineers is a growing and progressive business. You will find opportunities for career advancement, a
diverse range of clients, and varied projects across the nation. You can expect mentoring and guidance from us as part of
your professional development. The ideal candidate will reside within a one-hour commute of one of our St. Louis MO
area office locations and be willing to work long days outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
What you will Do:
Read and interpret utility
plans/maps to identify the type and
size of subsurface utilities.
Maintain and operate various
utility designating equipment to
locate and mark subsurface utilities
within prescribed accuracy limits.
Maintain and operate vacuum
excavation equipment to expose
(test hole) targeted utilities.
Collect field data, create sketches,
take photos and complete checklists
to document investigation findings.
Produce detailed, accurate, and
reliable field data and reports.
Communicate and coordinate with
coworkers, clients, and utility
representatives.
Participate in QA/QC project
reviews.
Salary range \$19.00-\$30.00 per hour
determined by education,
experience, licensure, and
knowledge/skills/abilities of the
applicant, as well as internal and
external equity.
Check out the Careers page at prairieengineers.com for details on the generous benefits package available, including
401(k), medical insurance, professional development, and to find out why employees chose to join our team. Prairie
Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or
gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or
any other legally protected status.
Potential candidates for this position should fill out the application form found at prairieengineers.com and submit with
cover letter and resume. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in
the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
What you Need:
Experience: 2+ years of experience in SUE or 3+ years in private locating
experience; demonstrated experience with multiple utility types and
operating a variety of relevant utility detection tools; addition of surveying
experience with CAD software and GIS applications is a plus.
Software: Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn and understand
new software.
Knowledge: SUE principles, utility types, advanced designating methods;
basic understanding of construction plans, maps and engineering drawings.
Travel: Able to travel and work nights/weekends as project schedules
require.
Safety: Valid drivers license with insurable driving record; able to pass
background check, pre-employment and random drug screens; able to walk
equivalent of several miles daily and lift up to 80 lbs. consistently.
How you Align:
People Focused: Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong
work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally.
Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem-
solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions.
Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with
excellent verbal and written communication skills.