Kickstart Your Utility Engineering Career—Learn, Grow, and Make an Impact From Day One.
Join Asplundh Engineering Services and gain hands‑on experience in utility distribution design. You’ll receive structured training, real‑world field exposure, and the support of a team invested in helping you build a long-term engineering career.
As an Engineering Technologist I, you will begin your engineering career by supporting electrical distribution design projects for major utility partners. You’ll collect field data, prepare cost‑effective designs, and learn to produce construction‑ready job plans. With structured training and mentorship, you’ll develop your technical skills and gradually move toward independent project work.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology OR minimum 1 year of related experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to follow technical standards and processes
CAD experience (AutoCAD or MicroStation) a plus, not required
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Gather and analyze field data to support distribution design
Assist in developing cost‑effective construction‑ready design packages
Apply customer standards to ensure safe, accurate deliverables
Coordinate basic permitting requirements
Support construction teams by helping resolve design questions
Complete field verifications as needed
Meet productivity expectations and project timelines
Other duties as assigned
FIELD WORK DISCLAIMER
Applicants must be comfortable performing field duties as required. Safety equipment and protocols must be followed at all times.
CAREER GROWTH
This role provides a strong entry point into utility engineering with clear paths to Technologist II, Technologist III, Project Coordination, or Design Engineering roles.
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.
Important Information for Applicants:
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Designunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Safety Equipmentunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
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