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Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Consulting, Planning, Architecture

SUE Technician

Charleston, SCOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Utility Designating
  • Records Research
  • Field Operations
  • Field Sketches
  • Digital Photographs
  • Daily Checklists
  • Timesheets
  • Vehicle Navigation

Nice to have

  • Ground Penetrating Radar
  • Vacuum excavation
  • DOT projects
  • Municipal projects
  • Public utility projects
  • Surveying

Role summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a SUE Technician in North Charleston, SC. This role involves designating utilities and performing records research, with 1-3 years of field experience required. Responsibilities include managing field operations, preparing field sketches, and completing daily documentation. Experience with GPR, electromagnetic locating equipment, vacuum excavation, and DOT/municipal/public utility projects is a plus. Surveying and drafting experience are also preferred. The position requires passing a drug screen, background check, and maintaining a satisfactory driving record.

ESP Associates, Inc., is currently seeking a SUE Technician to join our team in North Charleston, SC. This is an opportunity for a SUE professional to further their career working within a dynamic and growing Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm. 

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience designating utilities and performing records research required, preferably in an engineering design environment.
  • 1-3 years field experience in utility designating.
  • Working knowledge of Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetic pipe & cable locating equipment, and vacuum excavation a plus.
  • Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
  • Experience with DOT, municipal, and/or public utility projects a plus. 
  • Skills involved in the preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.
  • Surveying and/or drafting experience a plus, but not required.
  • Position will involve some travel out of town.
  • 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
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