Field Technician

Advance your career with Asplundh Engineering Services (AES). Join the AES team for a rewarding career featuring best-in-industry training, systems, and tools, along with significant room for advancement.

About Asplundh Engineering Services

Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design, planning, and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States. We source and integrate the collective might and expertise of our team members to ensure best-in-class, end-to-end service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys on electric utility projects, keeping detailed notes, measurements, and field surveys using GPS survey equipment and mechanical measurement devices.
• Gather field data on aerial electric distribution lines and structures via GPS survey equipment.
• Perform post-construction inspections of existing electric facilities to evaluate compliance and determine if new construction was built to spec.
• Conduct assessments of electric-owned utility structures to determine candidacy for Joint Use by Telecommunications parties.
• Coordinate with third-party licensees to arrange ride-out meetings on proposed surveys.
• Report to locally based Project Manager for assignments and progress updates.
• Communicate with the team through nightly/weekly reports to ensure all tasks have been completed.
• Safely operate and care for a company-provided vehicle.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Basic understanding of aerial electric distribution equipment and communication lines.
• Technologically proficient to navigate GPS unit’s operating system and handle uploading field data to a cloud-based drive.
• Understanding of computers and ability to navigate mapping applications.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in an all-weather environment; most work is completed outdoors.
• Significant amount of time standing or walking; may require navigating uneven ground depending on location.
• Ability to safely drive for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Experience using common Microsoft Excel commands and navigation.
• Prior experience as a lineman or surveying distribution and/or communication lines.

Pre-Screening Requirements

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A valid Driver's License is required.

Travel Requirements

Regional travel is required, as needed. This is a field position and requires frequent travel around the state of Georgia. Overnight stays are necessary on occasion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• Retirement plan.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options.
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs.
• Long-term disability.
• Pre-paid legal plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Various employee discount programs and resources.

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. 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.