Hybrid Utility Designer 2

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company’s Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Hybrid Utility Designer 2 to plan, design, and inspect utility assets. The role blends remote design work with 1–3 days of on-site duties across Central and Southern Ohio, supported by a company vehicle or travel reimbursement.

You will use CAD/Outside Plant tools, PLA software, and standard office apps to develop plans, estimates, and records while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand and apply engineering construction standards to design projects.
• Experience with CAD/Outside Plant design tools is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Organize proposals using client software.
• Schedule on-site meetings with homeowners within AES footprint.
• Maintain records of utility infrastructure and safety risks.
• Design aerial and underground utilities compliant with AES standards.
• Create prints and cost estimates using client software.
• Manage permitting processes and document systems.
• Travel 1–3 days per week for on-site duties.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for optimal design solutions.

Skills

CAD/OSP design

PLA software

MS Office

Google Workspace

Data entry

Strong communication

Education

High-school diploma with relevant utility/telecom experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Client provided software

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Columbus, OH

Additional Locations: Central and Southern Ohio

Work Site: Hybrid

Req ID: 228800

Position Overview

The Hybrid Utility Designer 2 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. This junior-level role involves learning and applying technical skills under supervision, using routine procedures to address common challenges. Approximately 20% of the role will require field work in Central and Southern Ohio, with the remaining design work as remote. A company vehicle or travel reimbursement will be provided.

The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission.

Job Duties

Responsibilities:

• Organize assigned proposals using client software
• Communicate with homeowners/customers in the AES footprint to schedule on-site meetings and determine the scope of work
• Maintain records of utility infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with AES engineering standards
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness and safety.
• Design engineering prints and cost estimates using client provided software
• 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 at the AES building in Dayton, OH.
• Travel occasionally for on-site duties (1-3 days a week depending on workload).
• Perform other assigned duties and adhere to company policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2-4 years prior electric utility experience, preferably in low voltage distribution.
• High-school diploma with 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.
• Ability to read, understand and apply engineering construction standards to design projects.
• 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.
• State-issued driver's license and a personal vehicle for on-site travel.
• Residence in Southwest or Central Ohio (Cinncinatti, Dayton, Columbus). Must live within a 45-minute drive of Dayton, OH.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant distribution design experience.
• Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.

Additional Information

What We Offer [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
• 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*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us.

We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%