Utility Designer I: Telecomm & Electric Infrastructure

Davey Tree Expert Co; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; 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

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Plus, so much more!

Job summary

The Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Villa Rica, GA is seeking a full-time Utility Designer 1 to join the Make Ready Engineering team. You will plan, design, and verify locations for utility and telecom assets, traveling occasionally to project sites as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, are willing to obtain licenses, and can learn utility design software while using basic office tools. Strong communication, arithmetic, and problem-solving skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

Effective communication

Reading & writing

Data entry

Willingness to learn software

Basic arithmetic

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Pole loading analysis software

Outside Plant engineering software

Job description

The Davey Resource Group, Inc. in Villa Rica, GA is seeking a full-time Utility Designer 1 to join the Make Ready Engineering team. You will plan, design, and verify locations for utility and telecom assets, traveling occasionally to project sites as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, are willing to obtain licenses, and can learn utility design software while using basic office tools. Strong communication, arithmetic, and problem-solving skills are valued.