Underground Utility Locator — SUE Experienced

Job overview

The Underground Utility Locator — SUE Experienced role is onsite in Charlotte, NC. Compensation is not specified. Atlas Surveying provides surveying services for land development and infrastructure planning across the Southeast. The senior-level locator independently investigates and maps underground utilities for Subsurface Utility Engineering projects. Using electromagnetic locating, ground-penetrating radar, and survey-grade GPS, the role produces and verifies field documentation and mapping to support project deliverables and safe, accurate infrastructure planning.

What you'll do

• Locate water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications utilities, including PVC and other non-conductive materials
• use GPR and GPS to detect and map utilities
• produce and verify field sketches and CAD-ready GPS/GIS mapping
• interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and one-call tickets
• perform limited vacuum excavation or hand digging for visual verification when required
• collaborate with SUE and project managers
• train and mentor junior staff
• conduct safety checks
• complete field notes, digital documentation, and production logs
• maintain assigned equipment and vehicles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

atlas surveying

underground utility locator

sue

utility mapping

gpr

gps

em locating

pvc locating

asce 38-22

charlotte nc

field documentation

mentoring

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, life, and dental insurance
• paid time off
• quarterly performance bonuses
• advancement opportunities
• 401(k).

Why this role

Requires at least two years of SUE utility locating experience, GPR and survey-grade GPS experience, knowledge of ASCE 38-22 standards, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least three years. Vacuum excavation experience is preferred but not required. Benefits include health, vision, life, and dental insurance, paid time off, quarterly performance bonuses, advancement opportunities, and 401(k).

About the employer

Atlas Surveying Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.