Field Engineer

Actalent; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transportation benefits

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Engineer to conduct in-field data collection and inspections on power and utility poles in Las Cruces, NM. You will confirm work orders, review maps, and perform safety checks using Katapult and ArcGIS tools.

The role requires hands-on experience with pole distribution, electrical knowledge, and the ability to operate a computer or iPad for field audits. This is a contract-to-hire position onsite in Las Cruces.

Qualifications

• Experience with power poles and overhead utilities.
• Electrical knowledge required for field audits.
• Proficient in using Katapult for pole data collection.
• Able to use a computer/iPad for field audits.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Spida.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project/work order and route before departing.
• Review scope and maps for field assignments.
• Complete pre-safety/JHA checklist.
• Verify PPE, measuring tools, and device/tablet.
• Confirm each pole/location prior to data collection.
• Record pole data in Katapult with ownership details.
• Capture heights, clearances, spans, and attachments.
• Upload field data and photos to Katapult/shared folders.
• Enter time, mileage, pole count, phase/task, and comments.
• Notify supervisor on completion of field work.
• Send End of Day emails detailing work completed.

Skills

Pole experience

Electrical knowledge

Katapult experience

ArcGIS

Spida

Field audits

Tools

Katapult

ArcGIS

Spida

Job description

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 Las Cruces, NM.

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 Las Cruces,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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