Engineering Technician (Hickory)

Job Description

We are in search of an Engineering Technologist to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will interact with other electric utility disciplines, performing field inspections, engineering design work, and calculations. You will coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and 3rd party owners for joint-owned poles. Additionally, you will provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met, and conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.

Responsibilities

• Review work provided by clients and assess the requirements of scopes.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure all applicable engineering and construction standards have been met.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to perform engineering design work; about 80% of your time will be spent traveling locally and regionally, collecting field data that will assist in the development of electrical design work packages.

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and ESRI.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree or higher in engineering technology or related field is preferred.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required.
• This role requires a valid US driver's license as local and regional travel is required.

• Power/Utilities experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with field data collection is preferred.

Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. The work involves collaboration with industry-leading construction partners to deliver meaningful energy delivery solutions. You will be recognized as part of an industry leader, confirmed by our rankings within the Top 10 T&D Firms, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms according to Engineering News-Record (ENR). The role involves a significant amount of travel and requires working in both office and outdoor environments.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.

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.

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