UAM Utility Designer 3 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote

The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in utility asset management and environmental consulting. They are seeking an UAM Utility Designer 3 responsible for planning and designing utility and telecommunication assets, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with clients and team members to deliver effective solutions.

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 any National Electric Safety Code violations, perform pole loading analysis, incorporate utility specific standards and specifications
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness and safety
• Transpose the design solution to other software platforms specifically: utilize various CAD programs to complete a 2-D design print, utilize various CU/MU (Compatible/Macro Unit) programs to complete a design estimate, complete cost causation analysis and assign a percentage of incurred construction cost to any involved parties, as outlined by the utility specific specifications, utilize various notification programs to communicate the design work being completed to other 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 others (project managers, supervisors, engineers, other designers, technicians, and administrators) to propose the best infrastructure design solutions
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel
• 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 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
• 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. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations
• Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations