UAM Utility Designer 2

Davey Tree Expert Co; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k with match

Employee stock purchase

Holidays

Paid time off

Charitable matching

Referral bonus

Educational scholarship

Davey family scholarship

Vehicle discounts

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a junior Utility Designer 2 to plan, design, verify locations and capture utility data. The role emphasizes learning under supervision, with routine procedures to address common challenges.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (about 80% remote, 20% field visits). A company vehicle is provided for travel; travel up to 25% may be required; beneficial to contribute to safety and compliant designs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of distribution design experience.
• Familiarity with utility design standards and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data with software.
• Maintain records of utility infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Design aerial and underground utilities compliant with NESC standards.
• Transfer designs across CAD and CU/MU platforms.
• Manage permitting processes.
• Travel up to 25% for on-site duties.

Skills

Distribution design experience

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Tools

CAD

CU/MU platforms

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Locations: Oklahoma City Region
Work Site: Hybrid
Req ID: 229546

Position Overview

The 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.

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.

This position offers a hybrid work structure, operating approximately 80% remotely (work-from-home/office) and 20% in the field for site visits, inspections, and data collection. A company vehicle is provided for all work-related travel to and from field sites.

Job Duties

Responsibilities:

• Utilize software to analyze field data.
• Utilize software for field data analysis.
• Maintain records of utility infrastructure.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with standards including: remedy any National Electric Safety Code violations, perform pole loading analysis, incorporate utility specific standards and specifications.
• Optimize designs for cost-effectiveness and safety.
• Transfer designs across CAD and CU/MU platforms.
• 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.
• Travel occasionally for on-site duties.
• Perform other assigned duties and adhere to company policies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of distribution design experience

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]: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.

• 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.

Divisional 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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%