SUE Technician

Location
Greensboro, NC, US
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Last seen
Oct 11, 2026

About the role

ESP Associates, Inc., is currently seeking a SUE Technician to join our team in Greensboro, NC. This is an opportunity for an experienced utility locator to further their career working within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Qualifications:

- Experience in land surveying preferred. Position requires comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic and GPS surveying functions including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS. - Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required. - Previous experience interpreting utility records, designating utilities and field sketching required, preferably in an engineering design environment. - Previous construction experience preferred. - 2+ years field experience in utility locating. - Various types of SUE skills and utility mapping experience are a plus. - Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required. - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Navigation programs and Trimble Data Transfer a plus. - Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy. - Position does include out-of-town travel for which meal per diem, and lodging are provided. - This position is subject to outside environmental conditions. - Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses - 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) - PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays - VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date) - Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) - Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc - Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid) - Long-Term Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Pet Insurance - Education Reimbursement Opportunities - Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan - Referral Bonuses