Sue Technician
Actalent • Germantown, MD • Posted July 01, 2026
About the Role
Job Title: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician
Job Description
The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician provides precise underground utility designation using electromagnetic equipment and other geophysical methods to support safe and efficient excavation activities. This role identifies, marks, and documents all types of underground utilities, maintains survey equipment and vehicles, and may support survey control tasks using conventional survey instruments and GPS technology. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of K–12, light commercial, and industrial projects within a close-knit, collaborative team.
Responsibilities
+ Perform underground utility flagging and designation with proficiency using electromagnetic equipment and other geophysical technologies.
+ Designate all types of underground utility lines, including conductive and non-conductive materials such as water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and ...
Job Description
The Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Technician provides precise underground utility designation using electromagnetic equipment and other geophysical methods to support safe and efficient excavation activities. This role identifies, marks, and documents all types of underground utilities, maintains survey equipment and vehicles, and may support survey control tasks using conventional survey instruments and GPS technology. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of K–12, light commercial, and industrial projects within a close-knit, collaborative team.
Responsibilities
+ Perform underground utility flagging and designation with proficiency using electromagnetic equipment and other geophysical technologies.
+ Designate all types of underground utility lines, including conductive and non-conductive materials such as water, sewer, gas, electric, fiber optic, PVC, and ...