Contract Smartsheet Solutions Engineer

Underground Contractors, Inc. (UCI) is seeking an experienced Contract Smartsheet Solutions Engineer to design, build, improve, and maintain company-wide Smartsheet projects and workflows.

This contractor will work with leadership and department stakeholders to evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop Smartsheet solutions that support operations, project tracking, safety, human resources, training, fleet, and other business functions.

The ideal candidate is highly experienced with Smartsheet architecture, automation, dashboards, reporting, data management, and user permissions. This person must also be able to translate business needs into practical, user-friendly solutions that can be maintained by internal employees.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new Smartsheet workspaces, sheets, reports, forms, dashboards, and workflows
• Review and improve existing Smartsheet projects and processes
• Develop automated alerts, reminders, approval workflows, and update requests
• Create dashboards that provide leadership with accurate, real-time information
• Build standardized templates for recurring company projects and processes
• Connect information across multiple sheets using formulas, cross-sheet references, reports, and automation
• Establish appropriate user permissions, sharing controls, and workspace organization
• Troubleshoot formulas, workflows, reports, dashboards, and data-quality issues
• Maintain and update existing Smartsheet solutions as company needs change
• Assist with data migration from spreadsheets or other systems into Smartsheet
• Create clear documentation, process maps, and user instructions
• Train designated employees on how to use and maintain completed solutions
• Recommend Smartsheet best practices related to scalability, consistency, security, and long-term maintenance
• Meet with department leaders to understand workflows and convert operational needs into effective Smartsheet systems
• Provide ongoing contract support for modifications, troubleshooting, and future development, The selected contractor may initially be responsible for:
• Reviewing UCI's current Smartsheet environment
• Identifying duplicate, outdated, or inefficient processes
• Prioritizing immediate and long-term development needs
• Creating a standardized structure for company Smartsheet projects
• Developing dashboards and reporting tools for leadership
• Documenting completed projects and training internal users
• Providing ongoing maintenance and technical support as needed

• Demonstrated professional experience building and maintaining advanced Smartsheet solutions
• Strong knowledge of Smartsheet sheets, reports, dashboards, forms, automation, formulas, and cross-sheet references
• Experience designing solutions for multiple departments or business functions
• Ability to analyze workflows and convert business requirements into functional systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing user permissions and workspace organization
• Ability to create clear technical and end-user documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical employees
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines independently
• High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy, * Smartsheet certification or advanced Smartsheet training
• Experience with Control Center, Data Shuttle, Dynamic View, Bridge, WorkApps, Resource Management, or other premium Smartsheet applications
• Experience integrating Smartsheet with Microsoft 365, Power BI, SharePoint, or other business systems
• Experience supporting construction, telecommunications, utility, safety, human resources, fleet, or project-management operations
• Experience developing company-wide standards and governance for Smartsheet usage
• Previous contract or consulting experience, * Examples or descriptions of Smartsheet systems they have developed
• Relevant Smartsheet certifications
• Availability and preferred contract rate

Candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate previous Smartsheet projects during the interview process.

Underground Contractors Inc. is dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We support major utility companies in executing critical construction projects that keep communities connected and thriving., Underground Contractors, Inc. is a telecommunications construction company specializing in underground and aerial fiber-optic infrastructure. For more than 50 years, UCI has supported telecommunications projects through underground conduit and cable construction, directional drilling, aerial placement, utility pole placement, fiber-optic splicing, testing, engineering, and permitting.