On-Site Utility Designer I: Infra Design & Field Data

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Utility Designer 1 to plan, design, verify locations, and document utility and telecommunications assets from our Villa Rica, GA office. This role requires on-site work and offers competitive compensation with overtime.

Responsibilities include analyzing field data, recording infrastructure, and applying engineering principles to design aerial and underground facilities. Travel and licensing readiness are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Office applications

Certificates/licensing willingness

Reading & drafting correspondence

Communication skills

Basic arithmetic

Learn utility design software

Problem solving

Ability to follow detailed instruction

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Outside Plant Design software

Pole loading analysis software

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Utility Designer 1 to plan, design, verify locations, and document utility and telecommunications assets from our Villa Rica, GA office. This role requires on-site work and offers competitive compensation with overtime.

Responsibilities include analyzing field data, recording infrastructure, and applying engineering principles to design aerial and underground facilities. Travel and licensing readiness are expected.