Traveling Utility Field Technician - Data & Inspections

ACTalent; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Distribution Field Technician to support electric utility distribution projects across multiple service territories. This field-based role involves collecting critical infrastructure data, supporting distribution engineering, and documenting utility assets.

Travel and outdoor work are required, with a long-term career path in distribution design and utility engineering. You will use SPIDAcalc, Katapult, GIS, and other tools to collect measurements and ensure compliance with NESC

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of utility, field services, surveying, construction, telecommunications, or engineering support experience.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to accurately collect and manage field data.
• Experience using GPS equipment, mapping software, tablets, or electronic data collection tools.
• Understanding of electric utility infrastructure, overhead distribution systems, or utility construction practices is preferred.
• Familiarity with utility engineering concepts, NESC standards, or joint-use programs is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations and collect data on overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
• Conduct utility asset inventories, pole audits, joint-use assessments, and infrastructure inspections.
• Document field conditions, equipment installations, and construction activity using laptops, tablets, GPS devices, and utility software.
• Gather measurements and engineering data needed to support distribution design, system upgrades, and reliability projects.
• Coordinate with utility personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and field construction crews to ensure accurate project execution.
• Verify pole attachments, clearances, equipment locations, and existing distribution assets in accordance with utility standards.
• Support permitting efforts, right-of-way documentation, and project development activities.
• Utilize software platforms such as SPIDAcalc, Katapult, GIS mapping tools, and other utility data management systems.
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with utility construction standards, safety requirements, and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) guidelines.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records to support engineering design and project deliverables.

Skills

Field data collection

GPS data handling

Independent field work

Communication skills

Tools

SPIDAcalc

Katapult

GIS mapping

Job description

Actalent seeks a Distribution Field Technician to support electric utility distribution projects across multiple service territories. This field-based role involves collecting critical infrastructure data, supporting distribution engineering, and documenting utility assets.

Travel and outdoor work are required, with a long-term career path in distribution design and utility engineering. You will use SPIDAcalc, Katapult, GIS, and other tools to collect measurements and ensure compliance with NESC