Distribution Field Technician

Onsite

Grand Rapids MI

Remote-MI

Petoskey MI

Full time

R-100782

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a talented Distribution Field Technician to join our team in Michigan . This hands-on role focuses on supporting field operations, ensuring quality and compliance across a variety of electric distribution infrastructure projects.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do:

• Map and inventory existing overhead and underground distribution systems in the field, supporting the design and providing input on system rebuilds and upgrades

• Identify system and safety issues in electrical systems

• Coordinate preconstruction meetings between clients and construction contractors

• Perform construction inspections and spot checks to ensure construction meets design and safety standards

• Perform post-construction inspections supporting as-builts and ensuring safe and reliable electricity distribution for residential, commercial, and utility clients

• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms

• Maintain detailed records of work performed and maintain strong communication with the office staff

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of experience with electric overhead and underground distribution systems

• Strong knowledge of electric distribution systems and equipment, including but not limited to: transformers, insulators, switches, conductor, elbows, and tees

• Ability to read and interpret electrical distribution job packages

• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment

• Capable of spending significant time in the car while driving to various job sites

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. without accommodation

• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License

• Groundman experience is a plus.

Salary Range:

$27-$40/hour

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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