Subsurface Utility Technician

ESP Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Subsurface Utility Technician to join our team in Hendersonville, NC.

Qualifications:

• Experience in land surveying preferred. Position requires comprehensive knowledge of conventional, robotic and GPS surveying functions including static, fast static, RTK, and VRS.

• Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, and robotic total stations required.

• Various types of SUE skills and utility mapping experience are a plus.

• Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Navigation programs and Trimble Data Transfer a plus.

• 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.

• Position does include out-of-town travel for which meal per diem, and lodging are provided.

• This position is subject to outside environmental conditions.

• 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