Distribution Field Technician

Entry Level Distribution Field Technician

Job Description

This role involves the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates. The position requires analytical competence to interact effectively with a variety of individuals, including engineers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Maintain production and quality of projects, including management of field data, photographs, engineering analysis, reports, various departmental reports, and databases.
• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.
• Collect field data utilizing laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS, and other electronic devices for database input.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and inspect and maintain pad-mount equipment.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Present ideas effectively in both formal and informal situations and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.

Essential Skills

• Entry-level experience with an Associate's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of electric utility or telecommunications field experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient use of engineering software and AutoCAD or similar programs is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Clear and valid driver's license required for travel to surrounding utility territory.
• Skills in engineering, electrical schematics, blueprints, test equipment, and technical aptitude.
• Comfortable working outdoors.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily outdoors, requiring the ability to perform fieldwork in various weather conditions. The role involves traveling to surrounding utility territories as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Asheville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.