Field Engineer - Pole Data & Mapping Specialist

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

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.