Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

As the Lead SUE Field Technician, you will play a critical role in managing the identification, location, and mapping of underground utilities for various projects. This position involves leading field operations, ensuring accurate data collection, and working closely with project teams to meet client specifications and company standards. You will oversee a team of technicians, coordinate with office staff, and ensure field operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership: Lead and manage daily field operations for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects, ensuring all work is conducted safely and efficiently.

• Utility Identification: Use various technologies (including electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, and vacuum excavation) to identify, locate, and document underground utilities.

• Data Collection & Reporting: Ensure accurate data collection, including precise utility locations and depths, and communicate findings clearly to office staff and project teams.

• Team Supervision: Oversee and mentor a team of field technicians, providing guidance, training, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.

• Quality Control: Review and verify the accuracy of data collected by the field team, ensuring that all deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.

• Client & Project Coordination: Coordinate with clients, project managers, and office teams to ensure project timelines are met and any field issues are promptly addressed.

• Equipment Management: Maintain and troubleshoot field equipment, ensuring all tools and technologies are in proper working order and utilized effectively.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures, ensuring the team operates within all safety guidelines at all times.

What You Bring to SAM

• High School Diploma

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time

• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels

• (4-5) years of SUE field experience preferred

• Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required

• Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred

• Survey experience preferred

• Military experience is a plus

Our Perks

• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately

• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%

• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority

• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)

• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career

• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year

• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

• High School Diploma

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time

• Thorough understanding of ASCE 38 guidelines and associated quality levels

• (4-5) years of SUE field experience preferred

• Experience working as a “lead” on SUE QL-A & QL-B field crew required

• Experience working as a project level field supervisor on SUE QL-A & QL-B projects preferred

• Survey experience preferred

• Military experience is a plus

As the Lead SUE Field Technician, you will play a critical role in managing the identification, location, and mapping of underground utilities for various projects. This position involves leading field operations, ensuring accurate data collection, and working closely with project teams to meet client specifications and company standards. You will oversee a team of technicians, coordinate with office staff, and ensure field operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership: Lead and manage daily field operations for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects, ensuring all work is conducted safely and efficiently.

• Utility Identification: Use various technologies (including electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, and vacuum excavation) to identify, locate, and document underground utilities.

• Data Collection & Reporting: Ensure accurate data collection, including precise utility locations and depths, and communicate findings clearly to office staff and project teams.

• Team Supervision: Oversee and mentor a team of field technicians, providing guidance, training, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.

• Quality Control: Review and verify the accuracy of data collected by the field team, ensuring that all deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.

• Client & Project Coordination: Coordinate with clients, project managers, and office teams to ensure project timelines are met and any field issues are promptly addressed.

• Equipment Management: Maintain and troubleshoot field equipment, ensuring all tools and technologies are in proper working order and utilized effectively.

• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures, ensuring the team operates within all safety guidelines at all times.