The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries. They are seeking a Utility Designer 1 who will be responsible for planning, designing, and inspecting utility and telecommunication assets, while collaborating on infrastructure design solutions.
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
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
- 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