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Job Title: Engineer Technician I (Charlotte)

Job Description

This entry-level Engineer Technician I role provides hands-on technical support to engineers on a variety of projects and products. You will collect, organize, and manipulate technical data; assist with the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation; and support field and office activities related to electrical and utility projects. Working under close supervision, you will apply basic engineering and scientific principles, gain exposure to company policies and procedures, and develop the skills needed to become proficient in engineering support and field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers on technical projects by collecting, maintaining, organizing, compiling, and manipulating technical data.
• Create, build, assemble, modify, and/or repair prototypes as directed by engineering staff.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including reports, drawings, sketches, flow charts, diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform mathematical calculations in accordance with engineering specifications and guidelines.
• Undertake analysis of data using provided standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Recommend alternative solutions to technical problems and obstacles based on collected data and observations.
• Set up and conduct tests, record data, and assist with engineering analysis and project evaluations.
• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third-party owners for joint-owned poles.
• Review work provided by the client and assess the requirements of project scopes to support accurate engineering design.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure compliance with applicable engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and develop mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design practices.
• Travel to project sites as needed to perform inspections, collect field data, and verify existing conditions.
• Return to the office to perform engineering design work and develop electrical design work packages using collected field data.
• Interact daily with supervisors and functional peer groups to exchange and present factual information related to ongoing assignments.
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data, working on problems of limited scope under close supervision.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to apply basic scientific and engineering principles in an entry-level engineering technician role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform field work as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures when analyzing data and situations.
• Comfort working under close supervision while learning job skills and company policies.
• Attention to detail when collecting, recording, and organizing technical and field data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, CAD, or GIS-related field is preferred.
• Experience in power or utilities environments is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with field data collection is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation such as drawings, schematics, and diagrams is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Interest in gaining experience in electrical design work packages and construction support.

Work Environment

This role combines both office and field responsibilities. You will split your time between an office setting, where you will perform engineering design work, prepare documentation, and analyze data, and outdoor environments, where you will travel to project sites to perform inspections and collect field data. Field work may involve visiting utility structures, joint-owned poles, and other electrical infrastructure. You will work under close supervision, interacting regularly with supervisors and peer groups, and using standard office technologies such as Microsoft Office. The work schedule aligns with typical business hours, with site visits as needed based on project requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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