This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Subsurface Utility Engineering Technician III - "Analyst" with the option to work out of one of our North Carolina offices to support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering of all levels. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog. Candidates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline and experience will be considered.
For information on our Geospatial team, follow this link - https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8
Your Impact
Lead SUE Field Crew in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to utility designating, vacuum excavation, and data collection
Assist with development and maintenance of site safety plans
Create a culture of safety observing and complying with all company and related safety rules
Mentor junior staff, training on utility location and vacuum excavation
Ensure assigned SUE field project tasks and data collection are quality, accurate, and thorough
Communicate with office staff on project progress, project needs, equipment needs, etc.
Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.
Occasionally work with utility owners to obtain needed as-built/schematic records
Complete assigned projects in the field, on schedule and under budget
Work with office crew to create an accurate and complete deliverable
Remain current in latest SUE/survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Assist project managers with estimates for project budgets.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Must have 4+ years of progressive experience in the SUE industry desired
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
Analytical, detail oriented, goal driven, problem solver, self-lead
Possess excellent communication skills
Display proficiency with both EM and GPR locating equipment
Display proficiency in reading utility as-built/schematic records
Display working knowledge of survey equipment (conventional and GPS)
Ability to operate vacuum excavation equipment
Ability to traverse terrain, as project dictates, in all seasons
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs or work as a team to do so
Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable MVR
Be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening
Able to work occasional overtime as project timeline dictates
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
