UAM Utility Designer 3 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote

Location: Richfield, OH (Remote work site available)

About the Role

This is an intermediate-level, individual contributor position responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. Individuals are expected to understand and apply technical information and skills with minimal support, solving mid-level or complex challenges. The role involves both office and remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data using software platforms.
• Record and maintain telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure information.
• Identify and address safety risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with standards, including:
  • Remedy National Electric Safety Code violations.
  • Perform pole loading analysis.
  • Incorporate utility-specific standards and specifications.
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness and safety.
• Transpose design solutions to other software platforms, including:
  • Utilize various CAD programs to complete 2-D design prints.
  • Use Compatible/Macro Unit (CU/MU) programs to complete design estimates.
  • Complete cost causation analysis and assign construction costs to involved parties per utility specifications.
  • Utilize notification programs to communicate design work to involved parties.
• Obtain necessary permits for designs.
• Review and correct data errors in utility databases.
• Develop solutions based on client specifications.
• Communicate effectively with clients to clarify design requirements.
• Resolve design challenges promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, engineers, other designers, technicians, and administrators to propose optimal infrastructure design solutions.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment, including regular inspections and reporting issues.
• Manage document systems and ensure proper filing.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents promptly.
• Participate in employee and training events as assigned.
• Travel (10-20%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, adhering to company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High-school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience or a Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with 1 year of industry experience.
• Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including:
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence.
  • Effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings.
• Ability to perform moderately complex arithmetic computations.
• Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions and resolve problems involving multiple variables.

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
• Paid 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*

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1. Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan but may be eligible for pension plans negotiated by their local union.