Field Engineering Technician - Early Career

Overview Description Start Your Engineering Career in the Field—Build Skills, Gain Experience, and Help Strengthen America’s Utility Infrastructure. You’ll gain hands-on field experience outdoors, learn field-based engineering practices, and contribute to the safety and reliability of utility systems that keep communities connected. Asplundh Engineering Services offers opportunities to develop a real engineering career and long‑term growth within MSSC. Responsibilities Conduct full inspections of utility poles, including taking photographs, collecting measurements, and documenting results. Evaluate the structural and safety integrity of poles using company standards and field procedures. Complete inspection forms, field notes, and digital documentation with accuracy and consistency. Prepare basic technical reports, correspondence, and calculations under the supervision of engineering staff. Maintain organized records for all inspections and project communications. Represent AES with professionalism through strong customer service, communication, and safe work practices. Complete a targeted number of inspections per day while meeting quality and compliance requirements. Support field engineering tasks such as planning, data collection, verification, and site assessments. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need to Be Successful Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and active insurance. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Basic technical aptitude and interest in engineering, utilities, or field operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD or MicroStation) is helpful but not required. Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness. Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with peers and clients. Preferred Qualities Strong problem‑solving initiative. Desire to grow within engineering, utilities, and infrastructure‑focused work. Interest in learning technical field practices, inspection methods, and engineering workflows. Field Work & Safety Requirements Applicants must be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods. Safety gear—including eye and hearing protection, hard hats, and steel‑toed footwear—may be required. Physical ability to walk, stand, and carry equipment during inspections is essential. Career Growth This role offers clear pathways for advancement. With strong performance, technicians gain greater autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities to transition into engineering design, reliability, or field leadership positions. About Us Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S. An Asplundh Company As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. We provide utilities with end-to-end services from design to construction, testing, and maintenance to ensure reliability and peace of mind. Our Commitment At AES, we tackle challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project. Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on benefits for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Disability accommodation — Applicants with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We partner with DHS/USCIS to e-Verify all newly hired employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Other notices — All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, agencies, or staffing services with a signed Service Agreement stating requested recruitment for the specific position; unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asplundh Careers