ESP Associates, Inc., is currently seeking a SUE & Survey Technician to join our team in Raleigh, 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:
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Previous experience interpreting utility records, designating utilities and field sketching required, preferably in an engineering design environment.
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2+ years field experience in utility locating.
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Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations.
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Experience with NCDOT projects, Heath and Radio Detection equipment, Ground Penetrating Radar, and vacuum excavation a plus.
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Survey instrument operation experience preferred.
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Skills involved in the preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.
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Position will involve some travel out of town. Individual must be able to travel as needed.
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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 189 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:
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Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
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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)
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PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
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VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
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Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
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Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
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Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
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Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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Education Reimbursement Opportunities
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Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
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Referral Bonuses
