Remote Utility Designer I (Electric & Telecom)

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richfield Township (OH); Remote; USD 33,000 - 37,000; 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

Holidays and paid time off

Employee educational scholarship

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Utility Designer 1 to plan, design, verify locations, inspect, and capture information for utility and telecom assets.

The role supports remote work with periodic on-site needs in the Richfield, OH area. You will use software platforms to analyze data, document infrastructure, and apply engineering principles to create aerial and underground designs while traveling about 5% for on-site duties.

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

Reading & drafting

Office software

Communication skills

Arithmetic basics

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/related degree preferred

Tools

Outside Plant Eng design software

Pole loading analysis software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Utility Designer 1 to plan, design, verify locations, inspect, and capture information for utility and telecom assets.

The role supports remote work with periodic on-site needs in the Richfield, OH area. You will use software platforms to analyze data, document infrastructure, and apply engineering principles to create aerial and underground designs while traveling about 5% for on-site duties.