UAM Engineering | Senior Professional Engineer

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richfield Township (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Professional Engineer to lead regional projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality designs for utility and telecommunications work.

You will manage budgeting, planning, and permitting, delivering compliant plans and client satisfaction. The role requires a PE license, Civil Engineering degree (ABET‑accredited), and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to diverse assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional crews, ensuring fiscal and operational performance.
• Mentor leaders and develop teams across projects.
• Plan, budget, and resource multiple projects concurrently.
• Prepare engineering plans compliant with regulatory agencies (e.g., NESC).
• Collaborate on design for utility projects and manage permitting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Team oriented

Education

ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD/Outside Plant design software

Pole loading analysis software

Job description

Company Information

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Richfield, OH

Additional Locations: Richfield, OH

Work Site: Remote

Req ID: 215295

Position Overview

The Engineering Senior Professional Engineer works under the direction of an Account Manager to deliver exceptional results on complex, large‑sized client projects. This role has accountability for team mentorship, project planning, budgeting, resourcing, as well as meeting client specifications with acceptable quality. This role involves playing a crucial role in managing the fiscal and operational performance of regional crews and contributing to the strategic direction of the segment and company. This position leads and manages the performance of others, sets the cultural tone for multiple teams, and supports field managers with performance management needs. This is a mid-level leadership role, and individuals are expected to have a high degree of demonstrated leadership and technical competence.

Job Duties

• Lead and manage regional crews, ensuring fiscal and operational performance.
• Champion leadership core competencies, serving as a role model for developing leaders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with excellent time management skills.
• Assist in the entitlement process, including conceptual and preliminary layouts.
• Contribute to the planning and design of utility projects.
• Prepare engineering plans that comply with regulatory agencies, such as NESC.
• Develop contract documents, project specifications, and cost estimates.
• Prepare as‑built plans for final project approvals.
• Manage projects through local, county, state, and federal permitting processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior‑level staff.
• Collaborate on new or improved techniques and procedures for complex projects.
• Interact with internal staff, reviewing agencies, and customers on project issues.
• Attend job‑related meetings and effectively discuss engineering topics.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Consult with supervisors on unique or unusual problems and developments.
• Travels (up to 50%) for on‑site job duty training, projects, or meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to diverse assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and be client‑focused and team‑oriented.

Required

• Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.

Preferred

• 4-5 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience
• 3-10 years of full‑time professional engineering work experience
• Advanced‑level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software knowledge, pole loading analysis software knowledge.

Additional Information

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.

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.

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.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research‑driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental 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 employees by 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.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 50%