Engineering Technician
Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Greenville, South Carolina.
Overview
The role involves supporting utility distribution design work, conducting field inspections, and providing engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews and root cause analysis of outages. It offers opportunities for growth and development within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support utility distribution design work and field inspections
- Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third-party owners
- Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews
- Conduct root cause analysis of outages and implement mitigation strategies
- Travel locally and regionally to sites for data collection and inspections, spending approximately 80% of time traveling
- Review work provided by clients and assess scope requirements
- Ensure compliance with engineering and construction standards
- Engage with technical design and client standards, delivering quality and timely design products
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in engineering technology or related field preferred
- Willingness to perform both field and office work
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform field data collection
- Valid US driver's license for local and regional travel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Power/utilities experience and previous field data collection experience are preferred
- Demonstrated ability to perform tasks through relevant experience, training, or education
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in engineering technology or related discipline
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
