Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a talented Distribution Field Technician to join our team in the Grand Rapids or Petoskey, MI office. This hands-on role focuses on supporting field operations, ensuring quality and compliance across a variety of infrastructure projects.

Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance, recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group!

What You'll Do:

• Map and inventory existing overhead and underground distribution systems in the field, supporting the design and providing input on system rebuilds and upgrades
• Identify system and safety issues in electrical systems, including supporting our clients when faced with emergency outages caused by storms or technical issues
• Coordinate preconstruction meetings between clients and construction contractors
• Perform construction inspections and spot checks to ensure construction meets design and safety standards
• Perform post-construction inspections supporting as-builts and ensuring safe and reliable electricity distribution for residential, commercial, and utility clients
• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms
• Maintain detailed records of work performed and maintain strong communication with the office staff

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of lineman apprenticeship program and a Dept. of Labor Journeyman certificate
• 2-5 years of experience with electric overhead and underground distribution systems
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to: transformers, insulators, switches, conductor, elbows, and tees
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and electrical plans
• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. without accommodation and the ability to climb poles is a plus
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Salary Range:

$24-$27

Benefits: