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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Electrical Field Representative

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$30 - $45/hr+ Overtime offered
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Boise, ID, USA
RemoteRemote role with 75% travel expected; site assignments may be in foreign countries.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A college diploma with at least 5 years of experience in the water treatment field, or 10 years of experience in construction and/or commissioning.
  • Strong focus on customer relationships and ability to balance customer and team needs.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, equipment and process startup related to water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis, clarifiers, thickeners, and pressure filters.
  • Ability to work independently and remotely with project teams.
  • Basic water treatment chemistry knowledge and ability to communicate that information to others.
  • Hands-on electrical experience, including reading and interpreting drawings, electrical panels, junction boxes, cabling, and grounding practices.
  • Familiarity with setup, installation, configuration, calibration, and/or maintenance of instrumentation used in water treatment processes.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and working outdoors and potentially in loud conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the construction liaison between design engineering and construction during erection of the water treatment plant.
  • Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives on installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer sites.
  • Manage outside vendors' and suppliers' activities to ensure services and supplies meet project specifications and performance requirements.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and log sheets to document and monitor equipment during storage, installation, and initial operations.
  • Develop and execute installation, assembly, and storage plans.
  • Perform quality inspections of electromechanical and rotating equipment with clients and client-designated representatives.
  • Maintain a strong safety mindset and ensure work reflects technical requirements and safety standards.
  • Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and as references for future outages.
  • Resolve alignment issues and calculate plumb adjustments using plane geometry and chemistry formulas.
  • Lead or assist customers with electrical and instrumentation requirements, including space, labor, tools, test-water disposal, commissioning support, operational/startup spares, and operating and maintenance practices.
  • Participate in customer factory acceptance tests and related control systems reviews.
  • Perform on-site programming for water treatment control systems and assist with electrical installation and troubleshooting.
  • Work closely with automation and electrical and instrumentation leaders on project execution and continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in commissioning, construction, or services.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
  • Oil and gas experience.
  • Hands-on electrical experience, including reading and interpreting drawings, electrical panels, and water treatment equipment.
  • Ability to plan multiple priorities and focus on the most important ones.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new problems, clients, and situations.
  • Training in lockout/tagout procedures.

About the company

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
  • Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
  • ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
  • ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
  • Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.

What makes ALTEN Technology unique

  • ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
  • ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
  • Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2022
ALTEN Technology USA and Syncroness Merge to Strengthen US Engineering Service Offerings

/PRNewswire/ -- ALTEN Technology USA Inc. and Syncroness Inc. have merged under the name ALTEN Technology USA Inc. This merger combines decades of...