Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Data Collection, Driver's License, Electrical Design, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Quality Metrics, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design
Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering Technologist for a contract opportunity with our client in Asheville, North Carolina.
Overview
Join a dynamic team supporting utility distribution design work, field inspections, engineering design, and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections and gather data to develop electrical design work packages.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews.
- Conduct root cause analysis of outages and mitigation using engineering principles and design.
- Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, and other stakeholders.
- Review work provided by clients and assess scope requirements.
- Travel locally and regionally up to 80% of the time to collect field data.
Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree or higher in engineering technology or related field preferred.
- Willingness to perform both field and office work.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to work outdoors in various environments.
- Valid US driver's license required for local and regional travel.
Preferred Qualifications- Power/utilities industry experience.
- Previous experience with field data collection.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.T
Talascend
Talascend has spent over 70 years as one of the most reliable and effective providers of staffing services to the Automotive, Manufacturing, Material Handling, Telecom, Power, Oil & Gas, Defense and Supply Chain industries. As a full-service, Veteran-Owned recruitment firm, Talascend has been an instrumental partner to job seekers across the continental U.S. In a market where demand for skills are high, count on Talascend to enhance your efforts in finding a career that perfectly fits your experience; allowing you to reach your ultimate potential.
Talascend is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
1,000 to 1,499 employees
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