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Westwood Professional Services

SUE Field Technician

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What they do

A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.

$48,161 / year median in Pennsylvania

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

SUE Field Technician Westwood Professional Services United States, Pennsylvania, Lansdale Sep 12, 2026 Apply

Job Type

Part-time

Description Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a SUE Field Technician to join our team. This position will require utility research, and survey/utility locating-related duties and responsibilities in support of project deliverables. This position will primarily require field work and travel durations of 2+ weeks.

Requirements Duties and Responsibilities:
Field:

Travel to perform private utility locating/SUE investigations and to support Survey field crews

Performs self and peer review QA/QC checks.

Coordinates with survey field crews and office staff.

Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.

Leads by example -displays solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.

Drives innovation and efficiency in utility locating processes.

Handles multiple priorities and projects well.

Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Required Experience:

Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of underground utility infrastructure and geophysical locating equipment (pipe & line locator, GPR, GPS, etc.).

Ability to manage multiple tasks, support project coordination, and interact with other services. Preferred Experience 5 years of utility locating experience.

Experience with ground penetrating radar (GPR).

Coordinating activities with office personnel, including surveying technicians and engineering staff.

Understanding of survey field procedures and the operation of survey field equipment.

Preferred Equipment Experience

Trimble GPS & Total Station

Terrestrial Lidar (Trimble/Regal)

GPR (Proceq

GS 8000 & GS9000

)

RD (Radio Detection) & Vivax Metrotech

MagEx About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance