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Job Title: Engineer Technician I (Field Technician)

Job Description

This entry-level position is responsible for providing technical support to engineers on various projects and products. The role involves collecting, maintaining, organizing, and manipulating technical data as well as creating, assembling, modifying, and repairing prototypes. You will prepare engineering documentation, reports, drawings, and perform mathematical calculations according to engineering specifications. This position offers a learning environment where you will develop your job skills and become familiar with company policies.

Responsibilities

+ Support engineers by collecting and organizing technical data.

+ Create and modify prototypes as needed.

+ Prepare engineering documentation, including reports, drawings, and schematics.

+ Perform mathematical calculations according to engineering specifications.

+ Analyze data following provided guidelines and recommend alternative solutions to problems.

+ Conduct tests and record data to aid in engineering analysis.

+ Interact daily with supervisors and peer groups to exchange factual information.

+ Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, and other relevant parties.

+ Review work provided by the client and assess project scope requirements.

+ Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews.

+ Conduct root cause analysis of outages and apply engineering principles for mitigation.

+ Travel to sites for inspections and return to the office for engineering design work.

Essential Skills

+ High School diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate Degree or higher in engineering technology or GIS-related fields is preferred.

+ Willingness to perform both field and office work.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work in outdoor environments.

+ Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Fielding or outdoor experience (internships, academic projects, etc) is preferred.

+ Previous experience with field data collection is preferred.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Asheville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.