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About Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)
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.
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.
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
Role Overview
As a Field Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting utility engineering and infrastructure projects by collecting, documenting, and validating critical field data used for system design, asset management, and joint use evaluations. Working independently and alongside project teams, you will perform field surveys, inspections, and assessments of electric distribution and telecommunications facilities while ensuring accuracy, safety, and quality throughout the data collection process.
This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors, traveling to various project locations, and contributing directly to projects that strengthen and modernize critical utility infrastructure.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Collect field data on overhead electric distribution systems, poles, and utility assets using GPS survey equipment, measurement tools, and company-approved software.
- Perform post-construction inspections of utility facilities to verify compliance with approved designs, construction standards, and project specifications.
- Evaluate utility-owned poles and structures to support joint use and telecommunications attachment programs.
- Document field conditions, measurements, equipment inventories, and project observations through detailed notes, photographs, reports, and electronic data collection methods.
- Coordinate with utility customers, telecommunications providers, contractors, and other stakeholders during field investigations and site visits.
- Provide regular project status updates and reporting to project managers and engineering teams.
- Safely operate company vehicles and adhere to all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements while working in the field.
What You Will Bring
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Basic understanding of overhead electric distribution systems, utility equipment, and telecommunications attachments.
- Strong technology skills with the ability to utilize GPS equipment, tablets, mobile applications, and cloud-based systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to accurately collect, organize, and communicate field data and observations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with remote project teams.
- Ability to read maps, navigate using GPS and mapping applications, and travel efficiently to project locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a utility field technician, lineworker, utility locator, survey technician, or related field services role.
- Experience collecting data on electric distribution and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Familiarity with utility joint use programs, pole attachment processes, or distribution engineering projects.
- Experience utilizing GIS, GPS survey equipment, mobile data collection applications, or utility asset management systems.
Work Environment & Preferences
- Work Model: Field-based
- Preferred Schedule: Full-time
- Travel Requirements: Frequent regional travel required. Overnight travel may be necessary based on project assignments and geographic territory.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain. Regular standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, and navigating uneven ground are required. Ability to safely drive for extended periods and perform fieldwork throughout the workday.
Why Work Here?
The work we perform at Asplundh is the collective effort of unique individuals. They are people with grit and heart who show up with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. It’s a place where individual and cultural differences are respected and valued. It’s a place where we are stronger together. Where collaboration and teamwork thrive. Where our authentic selves can flourish. The common thread for field workers and office professionals alike is that we truly care about the environment, each other, and the communities we serve.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Build hands-on experience supporting electric utility and telecommunications infrastructure projects.
- Work independently while contributing to large-scale utility modernization initiatives.
- Develop expertise in utility field surveying, asset inspections, and joint use programs.
- Utilize advanced technology and field data collection tools.
- Build a long-term career with a growing organization backed by the strength and stability of the Asplundh family of companies.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this position will be based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions.
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one
- Retirement savings plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and dependent coverage
- Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
- Long-term disability coverage
- Prepaid legal plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount programs and additional employee resources
Benefits are available to eligible employees and subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Important Information for Applicants
- Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background screening, motor vehicle record review, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
- 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.
- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope, and individual qualifications.
- Unsolicited resumes submitted without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.