Distribution Field Technician

Description

• Keep supervisors and coworkers informed, sharing complete and accurate information with others.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and construction drawing packages.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities.
• Collect field data utilizing laptop computers, tablets, GPS, and other electronic devices for input into database software.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, and perform pole inspections and maintenance on pad-mount equipment.
• Perform field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, including system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, and lighting audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in Electric Utility or telecommunications field preferred.
• Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations, communicate well in writing, and maintain proper ethics in email and telephone communications.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and utility construction standards.
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with engineering disciplines including design and constructability.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Clear and valid driver's license required for travel to surrounding utility territories.
• Entry-level position requiring an Associate's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar programs preferred.
• Analytical competence to interact with engineers and other professionals.
• Proficiency in engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Huntersville,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Medical, dental & vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance