• Field Engineering Technician

    Actalent (Akron, OH)


    Job Title: Field Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Field Technician to perform comprehensive field audits of telecommunications and electrical distribution activities. This role involves visual inspection and recording of equipment and structures, ensuring high-quality data collection while meeting production standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform field audits of existing telecommunications and electrical distribution activities.

    + Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way.

    + Take detailed field photos that tie directly to engineering/planning software.

    + Correlate route map and field photos directly to time stamps and field locations.

    + Record attributes and current conditions of overhead and ground-level utility structures.

    + Maintain consistent quality data while achieving production standards.

    + Use measuring equipment and SLR cameras to establish a photo record.

    + Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-2 years of previous fielding experience.

    + Experience in data collection, telecommunication, and distribution engineering.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Katapult experience preferred.

    + Preferred location in the Cleveland to Pittsburgh area.

    Work Environment

    The role involves travel throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, primarily consisting of day trips with occasional overnight travel. Hotels will be booked for overnight stays, and meals can be expensed while in the field. Mileage for work travel is reimbursed at the federal maximum rate of 70 cents per mile.

     

    Please contact 'gwalker@actalentservices' with any questions or inquiries

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 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.