Utility Designer | Make Ready Engineering

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