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Utility Designer

Davey
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Position: Utility Systems Specialist

The Davey Resource Group(DRG) is currently hiring GIS professionals, Utility workers, and outdoor enthusiasts to join our workforce.

Asset Management is an employee-owned Division of Davey Resource Group (DRG). We specialize in managing the assets of utility companies by providing solutions focused on the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart growth that continues to provide career growth opportunities and we encourage you to join our dynamic group as a Utility System Technician.

Our experience working with a broad range of GIS, CI, OMS, and other data and asset management systems throughout the industry allow us to develop project deliverables that will integrate with any mapping or data system. We focus and utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions in the shortest time possible. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that thrive on this type of environment to learn and develop new skills.

Job Description:

The Utility Designer is responsible for all aspects of outside electrical distribution infrastructure design services in support of power utility companies and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. The UDS reviews industry policies and procedures as well as government codes and regulations to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance. UDS monitors project progress to determine or address problems and provides technical support. UDS recommends alterations to the development and design to improve the quality of projects and/or procedures. They are familiar with a variety of the industry’s concepts, practices, and procedures and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish set goals.

Duties:

  • Collaborate with others (project managers, other engineers, client, technicians, and administration) to learn how to devise the best infrastructure solutions.
  • Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time and budget constraints
  • Apply engineering design standards to aerial and underground pole/line cable including Joint -Use Design, Make Ready, Pole Replacement, Primary Service,
  • Reliability/Maintenance Design, Upgrades, Voltage Conversion, and Tie Lines.
  • Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way
  • Perform field audits of existing electrical distribution activities
  • Analyze and produce cost-effective design solutions
  • Perform 2-D Civil type design in (Micro Station and Pole Foreman)
  • Resolve anticipated construction problems through drawings
  • Select and interpret data, based on design intent
  • Coordinate and plan design and drafting projects
  • Apply NESC Standards

Desired Qualifications:

  • BS in Civil/Mechanical/GIS or related technical/engineering
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to endure frequent: driving, standing, walking long distances (up to 5 miles or more in a day), navigate through rough terrain on foot and lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~20 lbs. and require the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to moving vehicles in the right of way.
  • Must have dependable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Must be computer literate – especially MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and/or Google Chrome
  • Must be willing to travel overnight as needed.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Micro-station, Ocale, Pole Foreman, SPIDA Calc.
  • Proven ability to deal with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners and provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn and operate customer based proprietary software and other computer systems to expedite and facilitate the work order process
  • Strong electrical distribution technical knowledge and skills
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution construction and planning procedures
  • Ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics and plans.

Additional Information:

Pay rates based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages, incentive programs, excellent benefits, and F/T positions include an option to buy Company stock after 1yr, access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment drug screen and Social Security Number verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and DRG are employee-owned and are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com