Construction Support Technologist

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Support Technologist in Tampa, FL. The role functions as a critical link between design teams and field crews, ensuring work aligns with engineering intent and resolving field issues throughout construction.

The position is contract-to-hire and hybrid, with outdoor site work and on-site safety protocols. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, coordinating with contractors, participating in meetings, and guiding constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility distribution design, construction, or operations.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Experience coordinating with field crews and contractors.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across service territory.
• Familiarity with permitting and right-of-way processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between distribution design team and construction contractors.
• Review activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings; field reviews.
• Identify field issues and coordinate with engineering for solutions.
• Communicate with contractors, crews, and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
• Document progress with notes, sketches, photos; support field validation.
• Support staking and constructability reviews during planning and design.
• Coordinate design revisions with engineers when needed.
• Ensure adherence to plans, safety requirements, and project specs.
• Support projects with overhead and underground facilities.
• Provide guidance on equipment installation and field conditions.
• Assist with right-of-way, permitting, and coordination tasks.
• Work on storm response teams as Driver and Assessor Learner.

Skills

Utility experience

Construction practices

Read drawings

Field coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

ROW knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

GIS

CYME

ArcGIS

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Construction Support Technologist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced utility construction professional to provide construction support for electric utility distribution projects. This individual will serve as the critical link between engineering design teams and field construction crews, ensuring projects are constructed according to design intent while identifying and resolving field issues throughout the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between distribution design team and construction contractors during project execution.
• Review construction activities to ensure compliance with approved engineering plans and specifications.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, construction progress meetings, and field reviews.
• Identify field issues, constructability concerns, and design conflicts and coordinate solutions with engineering teams.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, construction crews, utility personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Review and interpret utility construction drawings, design packages, specifications, and material requirements.
• Conduct field visits to document project progress through notes, sketches, and photographs.
• Support staking activities and field validation efforts.
• Assist with constructability reviews during project planning and design phases.
• Evaluate proposed field modifications and coordinate with engineering teams regarding design revisions when appropriate.
• Help ensure contractors adhere to approved plans, standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Support projects involving overhead and underground electric distribution facilities.
• Provide technical guidance regarding utility equipment installation, construction methods, and field conditions.
• Assist with right-of-way, permitting, and construction coordination activities as needed.
• Work on a storm response local or travel team as a Driver and Assessor Learner.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of utility industry experience involving electric distribution design, construction, operations, or construction management.
• Strong understanding of electric utility construction practices, including overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, utility drawings, specifications, and design packages.
• Experience working directly with field construction crews and contractors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify field issues and work collaboratively with engineers to develop practical solutions.
• Knowledge of utility materials, equipment, and installation methods.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service territory.
• Familiarity with utility permitting and right-of-way processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is a plus.
• Utility software experience such as GIS, CYME, ArcGIS, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
• Previous experience supporting Duke Energy, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, or utility contractors.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position is primarily outdoors at active construction sites, with occasional office work to complete reports and administrative tasks. The noise level is moderate to loud at construction sites due to machinery, vehicles, and other on-site activities. The office environment is generally quiet to moderate when completing paperwork or data entry tasks. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind. The role involves frequent visits to active construction sites, which may include exposure to dust, debris, and hazardous conditions. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, and steel-toed boots is mandatory on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.