UAM Utility Designer 3 | Make Ready Engineering | Remote

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Richfield Township (OH); Remote; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a UAM Utility Designer 3 in Richfield, OH, with remote work options. You will analyze field data, design aerial and underground utilities, and ensure safety and compliance with standards.

This role requires CAD/Outside Plant software proficiency and strong communication skills, with 10-20% travel for on-site work. This is a permanent full-time position offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the Utility Asset Management division.

Qualifications

• Requires high-school diploma with 3 years utility/telecom experience or a Bachelor's in engineering with 1 year experience.
• Professional certificates/licenses as required for project
• Proficient CAD/Outside Plant and PLA software, MS Office, Google Workspace, data entry
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to relay information clearly to clients and teams
• Able to perform moderately complex arithmetic and follow detailed instructions

Responsibilities

• Analyze field data using software platforms and record utility information.
• Identify safety risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Design aerial and underground utilities following standards and remediate NASC violations.
• Translate designs to CAD/2D prints and prepare cost estimates using CU/MU tools.
• Obtain design permits and review data for accuracy in utility databases.
• Communicate requirements with clients and collaborate with project teams.
• Travel 10-20% for on-site training, projects, or meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Moderate arithmetic

Problem solving

Education

High-school diploma + 3 years utility/telecom experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field + 1 year experience

Tools

CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software

PLA software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Data entry

Job description

Position Overview

The UAM Utility Designer 3 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. This is an intermediate level position and individuals are expected to understand and apply technical information and skills with minimal support. Work assignments involve applying mid-level procedures to solve mid-level or complex challenges. This role provides our utility clients with the services and solutions needed to manage their assets efficiently and effectively by performing the duties described. This position is an individual contributor role, working both in an office and/or in a remote setting.

Company Details

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Richfield, OH

Additional Locations: Remote

Work Site: Remote

Req ID: 215148

Compensation Data

Starting Range: $32-$35 per hour

Job Duties

• Analyze field data using software platforms.
• Record and maintain telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure information.
• Identify and address safety risks and ensure compliance with standards.
• 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.
• Transpose the design solution to other software platforms specifically: utilize various CAD programs to complete a 2‑D design print, utilize various CU/MU (Compatible/Macro Unit) programs to complete a design estimate, complete cost causation analysis and assign a percentage of incurred construction cost to any involved parties, as outlined by the utility specific specifications, utilize various notification programs to communicate the design work being completed to other involved parties.
• Obtain necessary permits for designs.
• Review and correct data errors in utility databases.
• Develop solutions based on client specifications.
• Communicate effectively with clients to clarify design requirements.
• Resolve design challenges promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with others (project managers, supervisors, engineers, other designers, technicians, and administrators) to propose the best infrastructure design solutions.
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Manage document systems and ensure proper filing.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents promptly.
• Participate in employee and training events as assigned.
• Travel (10-20%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, adhering to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: High-school diploma with a minimum of 3 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience or a Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with 1 year of industry experience.
• Required: Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
• Required: Demonstrate proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
• Required: Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Required: Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations.
• Required: Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.

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.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

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.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None