Engineering Technologist III- Senior Distribution Design Specialist
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC
Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.
Job summary
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a senior Engineering Technologist III in Charlotte, NC to own high‑level distribution design projects and mentor peers. You will collaborate with customers and construction teams to deliver accurate, cost‑effective solutions that improve safety, reliability, and system performance across the region.
The role requires 6+ years in distribution planning or an equivalent mix of engineering technology education and design experience, with strong technical
Qualifications
- 6+ years of distribution planning experience
- Combination of Engineering Technology education and high‑level utility design experience
- Strong technical judgment and ability to resolve complex design issues
- Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
- Ability to lead tasks, mentor peers, and work independently
- CAD experience helpful but not required
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Lead complex distribution design work using advanced technical principles
- Oversee field data analysis and ensure accuracy in design deliverables
- Develop cost‑effective design packages aligned with customer standards
- Lead permitting coordination efforts with municipalities
- Support construction teams and resolve escalated design issues
- Perform advanced field verifications as required
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior team members
- Manage workload to support deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Date Posted: Sep 24, 2026
Requisition Number: 6269
Salary Range: USD $34.00 - USD $40.00 (Annually)
Lead Complex Utility Design Projects—Your Expertise Powers the Grid.
As a senior contributor at Asplundh Engineering Services, you’ll take ownership of high‑level distribution design projects, mentor others, and help drive engineering excellence for major utility partners. Your experience will directly enhance safety, reliability, and system performance across the region.
The Engineering Technologist III serves as a senior‑level technical expert responsible for performing advanced distribution planning and design activities. You’ll manage complex projects, solve technical challenges, interface with customers and construction teams, and ensure the delivery of accurate, cost‑effective design solutions with minimal direction.
- 6+ years of distribution planning experience OR
- Combination of Engineering Technology education and high‑level utility design experience
- Strong technical judgment and ability to resolve complex design issues
- Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
- Ability to lead tasks, mentor peers, and work independently
- CAD experience helpful but not required
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Lead complex distribution design work using advanced technical principles
- Oversee field data analysis and ensure accuracy in design deliverables
- Develop cost‑effective design packages aligned with customer standards
- Lead permitting coordination efforts with municipalities
- Support construction teams and resolve escalated design issues
- Perform advanced field verifications as required
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior team members
- Manage workload to support deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
- Other duties as assigned
Applicants must be comfortable performing field work as needed. Safety protocols—including PPE, hard hats, eye/ear protection, and proper footwear—are strictly enforced. Fieldwork may require walking, standing, and carrying equipment for extended periods.
Technologist III employees may advance into senior engineering, project management, design leadership, or technical specialist roles.
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top‑notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end‑to‑end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
Lead Complex Utility Design Projects—Your Expertise Powers the Grid.
As a senior contributor at Asplundh Engineering Services, you’ll take ownership of high‑level distribution design projects, mentor others, and help drive engineering excellence for major utility partners. Your experience will directly enhance safety, reliability, and system performance across the region.
The Engineering Technologist III serves as a senior‑level technical expert responsible for performing advanced distribution planning and design activities. You’ll manage complex projects, solve technical challenges, interface with customers and construction teams, and ensure the delivery of accurate, cost‑effective design solutions with minimal direction.
- 6+ years of distribution planning experience OR
- Combination of Engineering Technology education and high‑level utility design experience
- Strong technical judgment and ability to resolve complex design issues
- Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
- Ability to lead tasks, mentor peers, and work independently
- CAD experience helpful but not required
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Lead complex distribution design work using advanced technical principles
- Oversee field data analysis and ensure accuracy in design deliverables
- Develop cost‑effective design packages aligned with customer standards
- Lead permitting coordination efforts with municipalities
- Support construction teams and resolve escalated design issues
- Perform advanced field verifications as required
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior team members
- Manage workload to support deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
- Other duties as assigned
Applicants must be comfortable performing field work as needed. Safety protocols—including PPE, hard hats, eye/ear protection, and proper footwear—are strictly enforced. Fieldwork may require walking, standing, and carrying equipment for extended periods.
Technologist III employees may advance into senior engineering, project management, design leadership, or technical specialist roles.
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top‑notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end‑to‑end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
- Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
- We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
- Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
