UAM Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote

Position Overview

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.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Occasionally travel for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings (5%).

Qualifications

• A 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.

Preferred

• An 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.

What We Offer

• [Benefits]

Additional Information

Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Company Overview

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

None