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.The Engineering Technologist III serves as a senior?level technical expert responsible for performing advanced distribution planning and design activities. You’ll manage complex projects, solve technical challenges, interface with customers and construction teams, and ensure the delivery of accurate, cost?effective design solutions with minimal direction.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL6+ years of distribution planning experience ORCombination of Engineering Technology education and high?level utility design experienceStrong technical judgment and ability to resolve complex design issuesExcellent communication and customer?facing skillsAbility to lead tasks, mentor peers, and work independentlyCAD experience helpful but not requiredAuthorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTLead complex distribution design work using advanced technical principlesOversee field data analysis and ensure accuracy in design deliverablesDevelop cost?effective design packages aligned with customer standardsLead permitting coordination efforts with municipalitiesSupport construction teams and resolve escalated design issuesPerform advanced field verifications as requiredServe as a technical resource and mentor to junior team membersManage workload to support deadlines, budgets, and quality standardsOther duties as assignedFIELD WORK DISCLAIMERApplicants 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 GROWTHTechnologist III employees may advance into senior engineering, project management, design leadership, or technical specialist roles.About UsAsplundh 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 CompanyAs 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 CommitmentAt AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.BenefitsWe 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 . 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.
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