SUE/Survey Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Candler
Dec 12, 2025
SUE/Survey Technician LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering Candler, NC * ID: 24683 * Full-Time/Regular Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary: Performs assignments requiring extensive knowledge of utility locating/marking of all underground utility types. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Operate equipment to locate subsurface utilities Mark utilities upon location Excavate utilities as needed Interpret roadway and utility construction plans and utility record drawings Record accurate and clear field notes Document assignments Collect data using survey equipment Perform calculations Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening Able to pass Background Check Skills in mathematics and coordinate geometry Familiarity with total stations, data collectors and GPS Must be able to fully comprehend and interpret roadway and utility construction plans, and utility record drawings Ability to lead project assignments Ability to travel required Use of multiple types of utility designating equipment Good organizational, written, and verbal communications skills Knowledge of Vacuum Excavation and Ground Penetrating Radar equipment/procedures Able to work 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Minimum) Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Able to bend, kneel, lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed Team Attitude / Mindset Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the successful application of multiple types of utility designating and locating equipment, with demonstrated ability to lead project assignments and supervise multiple crews Land Surveying experience a plus Preferred Experience Related experience Working Conditions Work is performed in the field 95% of the time. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 75 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Work is performed within a general office environment 5% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Benefits JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including: Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company paid Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Caregiver Leave Program 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Career Development Programs And more... Benefits \| JMT Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.