Utility Engineer Tech; Project Coordinating

Position: Utility Engineer Tech (Project Coordinating)
Utility Engineer Technician (Project Coordinating) Overview

The Engineer Technician provides technical and operational support to engineering teams across a variety of projects. This role is responsible for managing technical data, preparing engineering documentation, supporting testing and analysis, and administering processes related to joint use, permitting, and asset management. The position requires strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and regular interaction with internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

+ Collect, organize, and analyze technical data to support engineering projects

+ Prepare engineering documentation (reports, schematics, drawings, diagrams)

+ Conduct calculations, testing, and analysis to support project objectives

+ Build, modify, or repair prototypes as needed

+ Recommend solutions to technical challenges using sound judgment

Asset & Permitting Management

+ Process ROW permits and customer applications across multiple jurisdictions

+ Manage as-built documentation, asset records, and WAMS asset assignments

+ Administer joint use processes, including fines, transfer notifications, and permits

+ Maintain Master Pole Attachment Agreements and Certificates of Insurance

+ Investigate work orders and transfer statuses (Alden One, WAMS)

Reporting & Operations

+ Generate billing reports and support invoicing processes

+ Create internal/external reports, metrics, and work order closure tracking

+ Monitor and resolve customer issues and backlog items

+ Support mapping and field data collection, including outdoor fieldwork

Collaboration & Leadership

+ Work cross-functionally with engineering, accounting, and operations teams

+ Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

+ Provide guidance, training, and potential leadership to team members

Required Qualifications

+ High School diploma + 4 years relevant experience, or Associate's degree + 2 years

+ Experience supporting engineering projects and technical data management

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and technical documentation

+ Working knowledge of AutoCAD

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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Experience with permitting, asset tracking, or utility/joint use processes preferred

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Work Environment

Hybrid role based in the Seattle area:

+ ~2 days/week in office

+ ~2 days/week in the field (outdoor work in varying weather conditions)

+ ~1 day/week remote

Requires local travel for fieldwork and site visits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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