Utility Designer 2 | Make Ready Engineering
United States
Full-time
1 week ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
CAD design softwareOutside Plant EngineeringElectric utility experienceTelecommunications experienceProfessional certificatesMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceBasic arithmeticcommunication skillsCommunication
About this role
The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries. They are seeking a Utility Designer 2 who will be responsible for planning, designing, and verifying utility and telecommunication assets, while applying technical skills under supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize software to analyze field data
- Utilize software for field data analysis
- Maintain records of utility infrastructure
- Identify and mitigate safety risks
- Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with standards including: remedy any National Electric Safety Code violations, perform pole loading analysis, incorporate utility specific standards and specifications
- Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness and safety
- Transfer designs across CAD and CU/MU platforms
- Manage permitting processes
- Correct database errors
- Collaborate with project stakeholders for optimal design solutions
- Maintain vehicle and equipment, ensuring operational readiness
- Manage document systems effectively
- Respond to emergencies safely and promptly
- Report to supervisors accurately and promptly
- Participate in training events
- Travel occasionally for on-site duties
- Perform other assigned duties and adhere to company policies
Requirements:
- High-school diploma with a minimum of 2 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience OR a Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with no prior industry experience
- Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Perform basic arithmetic computations
- Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
- 2-4 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience
- Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability