LVD Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Company :  Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations :  Richfield, OH

Additional Locations :  Remote

Work Site :  Remote

Req ID :  210171

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive electrical distribution infrastructure design services in support of power utility companies. You will work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, clients, technicians, and administrative staff to develop innovative and effective infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in utility and engineering environments, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while adhering to strict quality, time, and budget constraints.

Job Duties

Design and develop solutions for electrical distribution systems, including aerial and underground pole / line cable infrastructure.

Apply engineering design standards and ensure compliance with NESC standards for projects such as : Joint Use Design, Make Ready, Pole Replacements, Primary Service, Reliability Issues, Maintenance Design, System Upgrades, Voltage Conversion, and Tie Lines

Utilize tools such as Katapult and SpidaCalc (training provided), GIS systems, and spreadsheets to perform accurate design work.

Plan and execute daily project goals, ensuring alignment with quality expectations, timelines, and budget requirements.

Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient design solutions.

Maintain organized project records and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)

Engineering background with exposure to design principles and practices.

Experience in Electrical Distribution Design

Knowledge of NESC standards and utility design protocols.

Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations.

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.

Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.

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.

Company Overview

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.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.  The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental 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 employees by 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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type :  Permanent

Job Type :  Full Time

Travel Expectations : None