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Field Engineering Technician - Early Career

Asplundh Engineering Services
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Description

Start Your Engineering Career in the Field—Build Skills, Gain Experience, and Help Strengthen America’s Utility Infrastructure.

Join Asplundh Engineering Services and gain hands‑on experience that builds a real engineering career. You’ll work outdoors, learn field‑based engineering practices, and contribute to the safety and reliability of the utility systems that keep communities connected.

As an Entry‑Level Field Engineering Technician (Expeditor),you’ll be introduced to the engineering and utility sector through hands‑on field inspections, data collection, and quality assessments. This role is perfect for early‑career professionals who enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and developing foundational engineering skills. You’ll perform on‑site inspections of utility poles, assess structural and safety conditions, and support engineering teams with accurate, thorough documentation.

This position offers clear career progression, technical development, and long‑term growth within Asplundh Engineering Services (MSSC).

How You Will Make An Impact

  • Conduct full inspections of utility poles, including taking photographs, collecting measurements, and documenting results.
  • Evaluate the structural and safety integrity of poles using company standards and field procedures.
  • Complete inspection forms, field notes, and digital documentation with accuracy and consistency.
  • Prepare basic technical reports, correspondence, and calculations under the supervision of engineering staff.
  • Maintain organized records for all inspections and project communications.
  • Represent AES with professionalism through strong customer service, communication, and safe work practices.
  • Complete a targeted number of inspections per day while meeting quality and compliance requirements.
  • Support field engineering tasks such as planning, data collection, verification, and site assessments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

  • Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and active insurance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Basic technical aptitude and interest in engineering, utilities, or field operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD or MicroStation) is helpful but not required .
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness.
  • Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with peers and clients.

Preferred Qualities

  • Strong problem‑solving initiative.
  • Desire to grow within engineering, utilities, and infrastructure‑focused work.
  • Interest in learning technical field practices, inspection methods, and engineering workflows.

Field Work & Safety Requirements

Applicants must be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods. Safety gear—such as eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and steel‑toed footwear—may be required. Physical ability to walk, stand, and carry equipment during inspections is essential.

Career Growth

This role offers clear pathways for advancement. With strong performance, technicians gain greater autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities to transition into engineering design, reliability, or field leadership positions.

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

  • All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
  • Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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