Field Engineer

Job Title: Field EngineerJob Description Responsibilities Confirm project/work order and assigned route before departing. Review scope and maps for field assignments. Complete pre-safety/JHA checklist. Verify the presence of PPE, measuring tools, and device/tablet. Confirm each pole/location prior to data collection. Record pole number, owner, class, and height using Katapult, including details of existing electric and communication attachments. Capture required heights, clearances, spans, guys/anchors, and other measurements using the Katapult system. Capture proofing measurements to assist in back-office height calibration verification. Upload and sync field data and photos to shared folders and Katapult. Accurately enter time, mileage, pole count, phase/task, and comments. Notify supervisor upon completion of assigned field work. Send End of Day emails detailing work completed. Essential Skills Experience with power poles, utility poles, and overhead utilities. Electrical knowledge. Proficiency in completing field audits for distribution poles using Katapult. Ability to use a computer/iPad for field audits. Familiarity with ArcGIS and Spida. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Katapult and IKE equipment. Understanding of field and pole distribution. Background in power distribution. Work Environment This position offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as paid time off and holidays. Candidates will utilize advanced technologies such as Katapult and ArcGIS, and work primarily in the field with regular reporting to the management team in San Antonio. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Paso, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in El Paso,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent