Utility Designer | Make Ready Engineering

Davey Resource Group•Richfield, OH

49d•$20 - $25•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.

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