Engineering Technologist III - Senior Distribution Design Specialist

Description

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.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 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

How You Will Make An Impact

• 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

FIELD WORK DISCLAIMER

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.

CAREER GROWTH

Technologist III employees may advance into senior engineering, project management, design leadership, or technical specialist roles.

About Us

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. An Asplundh Company 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.

Our Commitment

We believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.