The Davey Tree Expert Company
LVD Utility Designer | Make Ready Engineering | Remote
The Davey Tree Expert Company, Richfield, Ohio, United States
LVD Utility Designer | Make Ready Engineering | Remote
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Position Overview The LVD Utility Designer 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.
Responsibilities
Utilize software to analyze field data.
Maintain records of utility infrastructure.
Identify and mitigate safety risks.
Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with standards including remedying any National Electric Safety Code violations, performing pole loading analysis, and incorporating 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
High‑school diploma with a minimum of 2 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related technical field) with no prior industry experience.
Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
Proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal; ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Basic arithmetic computations.
Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions; identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: 2‑4 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
Preferred: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
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.
Company 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.
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.
Contact Phone: 1-877-411-7601 | Email: Recruiting@davey.com
Employment Details Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Type:
Full Time
Travel Expectations:
None
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Position Overview The LVD Utility Designer 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.
Responsibilities
Utilize software to analyze field data.
Maintain records of utility infrastructure.
Identify and mitigate safety risks.
Design aerial and underground utilities, ensuring compliance with standards including remedying any National Electric Safety Code violations, performing pole loading analysis, and incorporating 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
High‑school diploma with a minimum of 2 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related technical field) with no prior industry experience.
Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
Proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal; ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Basic arithmetic computations.
Ability to apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions; identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: 2‑4 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
Preferred: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
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.
Company 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.
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.
Contact Phone: 1-877-411-7601 | Email: Recruiting@davey.com
Employment Details Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Type:
Full Time
Travel Expectations:
None
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