Engineer Technician I

This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide crucial support to engineers on various technical projects and products. As an Engineer Technician I, you will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, organizing, and manipulating technical data. You will also have the chance to create, build, assemble, modify, and repair prototypes while preparing detailed engineering documentation, reports, drawings, and diagrams. Your role will involve performing mathematical calculations in accordance with engineering specifications and analyzing data with provided guidelines. You will also recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles, set up and conduct tests, and record data to assist with engineering analysis.

• Coordinate with permit agencies, right-of-way specialists, system owners, field leaders, forestry leaders, and third-party owners for joint-owned poles.
• Review work provided by the client and assess the requirements of scopes.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including post-construction reviews to ensure adherence to engineering and construction standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of outages and apply mitigation strategies using engineering principles and design.
• Travel to sites as needed, perform inspections, and return to the office to conduct engineering design work.
• Collect field data to assist in the development of electrical design work packages.

• High School diploma or equivalent entry level.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in engineering technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, as some field work could be required.

• Power/Utilities experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with field data collection is preferred.

The work environment for this position includes both office and field responsibilities. You will engage in tasks that require working outdoors, which may involve variable weather conditions, while also completing assignments in a traditional office setting. The role demands adaptability to different working environments and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anderson, SC.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Anderson,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.