Utility Inspector

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and track NJUNS notifications including pole transfers, attachment additions, and removals.
• Process and respond to NJUNS requests within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of pole ownership, attachment status, and transfer progress.
• Coverage with utility companies, municipalities, contractors, and third-party attachers.
• Monitor and resolve NJUNS discrepancies, rejections, and overdue actions.
• Schedule and oversee field inspections for pole attachments and make-ready work.
• Verify field work complies with NESC standards and company specifications.
• Review completed pole transfer audits and attachment installations.
• Identify non-compliant conditions and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Support post-construction inspections and project closeout activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to support project execution.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in utility operations, telecommunications, pole attachment management, joint use, or related utility infrastructure work.
• Strong understanding of NJUNS processes and utility pole attachment workflows.
• Knowledge of NESC standards and clearance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret utility distribution and communication construction drawings.
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, or other mapping/design platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform occasional field verification activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, GIS, or a related field.
• Experience with pole attachment programs, make-ready coordination, or joint use operations.
• Prior experience working with utility companies, municipalities, telecom providers, or engineering firms.
• Experience performing or coordinating field inspections.
• Knowledge of utility compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• GIS analysis
• AutoCAD
• Pole transfer project experience
• Utility compliance auditing
• Process improvement initiatives

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Field inspection experience

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Requirements 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)

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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