SUE Surveyor III

Job Description

Job Description

For decades, National Underground Group has been providing diverse, high-quality solutions for underground infrastructure services and technologies to engineering firms, government entities, and construction companies by providing best in class services and technologies for the assessment, maintenance, and protection of underground infrastructure.

The organizations’ member companies —Accumark and Benchmark — have been providing solutions to engineering firms, government entities, utility owners and contractors across the nation for over 30 years.

They continually strive to bring value to their clients through high-quality data deliverables and services in pipe cleaning and assessment, cross bore inspection, trenchless rehabilitation, and subsurface utility locating and mapping.

Founded in 1994, Accumark holds a solid reputation for professionalism, reliable results, and innovative techniques. This company’s highly trained professionals provide personalized service to every client and every project through a process of top-down project involvement in which project managers, technicians and owners work together to provide the highest-quality service.

Accumark professionals perform high-quality work on time and on budget. Every project is planned and executed in a way that best fits each client’s needs while reducing costs.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Accumark is seeking a qualified and motivated SUE Surveyor III to join our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) team. This position plays a critical role in independently performing utility surveys, operating various types of surveying equipment and occasional operating electromagnetic locating equipment, and producing precise utility mapping in accordance with ASCE 38-22 standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field data collection, utility identification, and LiDAR scanning of overhead and below-ground utility structures.

• Oversee complex SUE investigations and project execution.
• Operate and interpret data from electromagnetic locators, GPS receivers, and total stations.
• Manage LiDAR-based overhead utility clearance assessments.
• Oversee LiDAR scanning of manholes, capturing internal structure depth and alignment.
• Manage integration of LiDAR, electromagnetic locating, and GPS data into CAD and GIS systems.
• Support SUE Technicians in their field operations, including data validation and field adjustments.
• Utilize total stations and GNSS equipment for accurate georeferencing of utility features.
• Willingness to learn CAD and GIS software.
• Willingness to travel on occasion, including overnight.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in SUE or land surveying
• Proficiency with electromagnetic locators, GNSS, and total stations
• Plan and manage large-scale SUE investigations, ensuring data accuracy and quality
• Review and approve LiDAR survey data, ensuring precision in reports and deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of coordinate geometry and survey workflows
• Ability to interpret utility markings, codes, and attribute data
• Prepare daily project reports for every project and continual productivity reporting
• Perform quality control checks to ensure utility locations and LiDAR scans are accurate
• Implement traffic control and work zone safety procedures when working near roadways
• Maintain company vehicle cleanliness and routine preventative maintenance
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• DOT/municipal project experience
• OSHA certifications
• Previous involvement in SUE or utility mapping projects
• Comfort working both independently and within a collaborative team

Advancement Opportunities

• This position offers a career path to Survey Management , subject to 4–6 years of demonstrated growth, CAD proficiency, and supervisor approval.

National Underground Group and all affiliated companies provide equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable Federal or State statutes. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which all applicants are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace .