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Utilities Service, LLC Engineering Technologist I - Entry-Level Distribution Design in Charlotte, North Carolina
Description
Kickstart Your Utility Engineering Career—Learn, Grow, and Make an Impact From Day One.
Join Asplundh Engineering Services and gain hands‑on experience in utility distribution design. You’ll receive structured training, real‑world field exposure, and the support of a team invested in helping you build a long-term engineering career.
As an Engineering Technologist I , you will begin your engineering career by supporting electrical distribution design projects for major utility partners. You’ll collect field data, prepare cost‑effective designs, and learn to produce construction‑ready job plans. With structured training and mentorship, you’ll develop your technical skills and gradually move toward independent project work.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology OR minimum 1 year of related experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to follow technical standards and processes
CAD experience (AutoCAD or MicroStation) a plus, not required
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Gather and analyze field data to support distribution design
Assist in developing cost‑effective construction‑ready design packages
Apply customer standards to ensure safe, accurate deliverables
Coordinate basic permitting requirements
Support construction teams by helping resolve design questions
Complete field verifications as needed
Meet productivity expectations and project timelines
Other duties as assigned
FIELD WORK DISCLAIMER
Applicants must be comfortable performing field duties as required. Safety equipment and protocols must be followed at all times.
CAREER GROWTH
This role provides a strong entry point into utility engineering with clear paths to Technologist II, Technologist III, Project Coordination, or Design Engineering 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
At AES, 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.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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.