Distribution Field Technician - GIS /

Joint Use Location:

Virginia & North Carolina Travel:

Approximately 90% Field-Based |

Weekly Overnight Travel Employment Type:

Full-Time /

Contract Industry:

Electric Utility / Power Distribution / Telecommunications Position Overview Catapult is seeking Distribution Field Technicians to support electric utility distribution and Joint Use/Fiber Make Ready projects throughout Virginia and North Carolina. This is a field-focused opportunity for someone interested in building a career within electric utility distribution, GIS, Joint Use engineering, and power delivery . The technician will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field , working in two-person teams to collect information from electric distribution infrastructure. Using tablets, GIS applications, field-data collection software, measuring equipment, and other specialized tools, technicians will document utility poles and associated electric and telecommunications facilities. This is a strong opportunity for candidates coming from utility work, telecommunications, construction, surveying, GIS, inspection, field services, or similar hands-on technical environments . Responsibilities Perform field data collection on electric utility distribution infrastructure. Inspect and document utility poles and telecommunications attachments. Collect accurate measurements, photographs, equipment information, and attachment data. Use tablets, GIS applications, and mobile field-data collection systems. Identify electric distribution and telecommunications equipment in the field. Document existing field conditions for Joint Use and Make Ready engineering. Recognize unusual field conditions or potential Make Ready concerns and escalate them for engineering review. Maintain complete and accurate field records. Navigate assigned service territories and efficiently manage daily field routes. Work closely with engineering, design, and project teams to ensure field information supports project requirements. Follow company and client safety procedures while working around utility infrastructure, roadways, uneven terrain, and other field conditions. Travel regularly throughout assigned territories in Virginia and North Carolina. Field Environment Candidates should be comfortable spending the majority of the workday outdoors.

Field conditions may include:

Significant daily walking Uneven or rough terrain Roadside environments Heavy vegetation Heat, cold, rain, and changing weather conditions Carrying field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs. Driving between field locations Technicians will generally work in two-person field teams . Travel Requirements Regular travel is an essential part of this position.

Candidates should expect:

Weekly travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina Regular overnight hotel stays Typical travel schedule of Monday through Thursday , depending on project location Operation of company or rental vehicles Potential responsibility for maintaining a rental vehicle overnight during project assignments Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable with frequent travel. Required Qualifications Ability and willingness to perform approximately 90% field-based work Valid driver's license Ability to safely operate a company or rental vehicle Basic computer, tablet, and mobile-device proficiency Ability to learn GIS and field-data collection applications Ability to learn electric distribution and Joint Use fielding processes Previous experience in at least one of the following areas preferred: Utilities Telecommunications Construction Surveying GIS Field inspection Field services Infrastructure Similar outdoor technical work Ability to perform significant daily walking Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain and changing outdoor conditions Ability to carry approximately 40 lbs. of field equipment Availability for regular overnight travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina Preferred Experience Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required: Electric distribution systems Utility poles and overhead distribution Joint Use Fiber/telecommunications infrastructure Make Ready engineering GIS or GIS field applications ArcGIS or similar mapping systems Utility field data collection Pole surveys Construction inspection Surveying Distribution design GPS or coordinate-based field collection