UAM Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote
About The Position
The Utility Designer 1 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission. Training for this role will include 1 week of on-line Engineer Design Training (EDT) and up to 3 weeks on-site training at our headquarters in Richfield, Ohio. Travel expenses covered with a per-diem on days worked.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses as required.
- Proficiency in basic office applications and data entry; willingness to learn utility design software.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence.
- Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Basic arithmetic proficiency.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, solve problems, and address varied situations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
- Prior experience in the electric utility or telecommunications industry.
- Knowledge of electric hazard identification, equipment identification, or communication equipment.
- Familiarity with Outside Plant Engineering design and pole loading analysis software.
Responsibilities
- Utilize software platforms to analyze and interpret field data.
- Record existing telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure.
- Identify and document safety risks and hazards.
- Apply engineering principles to design aerial and underground utility facilities.
- Transfer designs to other software platforms.
- Collaborate to propose infrastructure design solutions.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and report issues promptly.
- Travel occasionally (5%) for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings.
Benefits
- Group health plans
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to a 4% company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
- Holidays and paid time off
- Payroll savings plan
- Charitable matching gift program
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Educational Scholarship
- Davey Family Scholarship
- 20% discount on all Davey services
- Cell phone discounts
- Vehicle purchase discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
