Distribution Field Technician (Charlotte)

Job Description

Job Description

Distribution Field Technician (Charlotte)

Job Description

The Distribution Field Technician supports the design, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems in the field. This role prepares field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates, and works closely with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient utility construction and maintenance activities. The technician routinely collects and manages field data, prepares construction drawing packages, and performs technical field services for electrical distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate field notes, drawings, specifications, and design estimates to support electrical distribution projects.
• Acquire and apply a working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, utility construction standards, and best industry engineering practices.
• Develop a broad understanding of engineering disciplines, including design and constructability, as they relate to construction methods, materials, and project economics.
• Maintain production and quality standards for assigned projects, including organizing and managing field data, photographs, engineering analyses, reports, and departmental databases in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Prepare and modify electrical and roadway drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, graphs, and complete construction drawing packages.
• 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.
• Collect detailed field data using laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS, and other electronic equipment, and enter this information into database software as required.
• Develop a working knowledge of telephone, cable, and other communication facilities associated with utility infrastructure.
• Operate necessary field equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, and inspect and perform maintenance on pad-mount equipment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both formal and informal settings, presenting ideas effectively in meetings and written documents.
• Use email and telephone communications ethically and professionally, keeping supervisors and coworkers informed and sharing complete and accurate information with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization and coordinate with outside clients and agencies to support project goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support engineering and field operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma.
• Entry-level experience with an Associates degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Clear and valid drivers license, with the ability and willingness to travel within surrounding utility territories.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use test equipment and other field instruments to take accurate measurements on utility poles, mid-span facilities, and pad-mount equipment.
• Proficiency with computers and basic familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and apply the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), national engineering standards, and utility construction standards.
• Capability to work outdoors in varying field conditions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and interact with engineers, coworkers, clients, and agencies.
• Strong attention to detail in preparing field notes, drawings, reports, and documentation.
• Organizational skills to manage field data, photographs, records, and project files in alignment with departmental guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree is preferred.
• 1+ years of electric utility or telecommunications field experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design software is preferred.
• Proficient use of engineering software is preferred.
• Experience working with engineering, electrical systems, schematics, blueprints, and test equipment.
• Previous experience in system inventories, audits, joint use management, permitting, or metering and apparatus services is beneficial.
• No specific professional certifications are required for this role.

Work Environment

This role is primarily field-based and involves working outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions. The Distribution Field Technician travels within surrounding utility territories to perform inspections, measurements, inventories, and maintenance activities on electrical distribution systems, utility poles, mid-span facilities, pad-mount equipment, and related infrastructure. The position requires regular use of laptop computers, tablet devices, GPS units, test equipment, and other electronic tools to collect and record field data. Work is performed around active utility facilities, where adherence to safety practices, engineering standards, and proper use of equipment is essential. The technician collaborates closely with engineers, internal teams, and external stakeholders while operating in a field-focused, hands-on environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Huntersville, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Huntersville,NC.

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