UAM Utility Designer 1 / UAM Engineering - Remote

Davey Tree Expert Co; Richfield (MN); Remote; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A utilities and telecommunication company is seeking a Utility Designer 1 in Richfield, MN, tasked with planning and designing utility assets. This position involves collaborating with teams to propose infrastructure solutions and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn utility software. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and retirement options from day one.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses as required.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, solve problems, and address varied situations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize software platforms to analyze and interpret field data.
• Collaborate to propose infrastructure design solutions.
• Travel occasionally for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic arithmetic proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Utility design software

Job description

Position Overview

The Utility Designer 1 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets.

Compensation

Starting Rate: $20-$25 per hour

Overtime: Time and a half after 40 hrs/wk, average work week 45 hours

Job Duties

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

*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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.