The Davey Tree Expert Company

Utility Designer | DRG Northeast | UAM Make Ready Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15233

Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: PA, Pittsburgh, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 3000, 15233 

Requisition ID: 168541

Job Duties

  • 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

  • Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and structures in the right-of-way

  • Apply NESC Standards

  • Collaborate with others (project managers, other engineers, clients, 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.

 

Qualifications

  • Preferred Associates/Bachelors or a related technical discipline; A degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering is a plus

    • High school diploma or equivalent, required

  • Must be computer literate – especially MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and/or Google Chrome.

  • Knowledge of drafting or modeling softwares is beneficial. Some of these include:  AutoCAD and/or Micro-station, Pole Foreman, SPIDA Calc 

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Comfortable speaking with multiple levels of management

  • Ability to learn and operate customer based proprietary software and other computer systems to expedite and facilitate the work order process.

  • Proven ability to deal with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners and provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors.

  • Clean DMV driving record

  • Strong telecommunications and/or electrical distribution technical knowledge and skills is a plus.

  • Knowledge of telecommunications electrical distribution construction and planning procedures is a plus

  • Ability to read and comprehend engineering schematics and plans.

Additional Information

Candidates must be comfortable working full time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. Compensation based on experience. DRG offers excellent benefits including: health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment. Phone reimbursement available. Vacation Pay, Company stock and 401-K eligibility after 1 year. Continual training and development offered. Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle records screen, criminal background screen, and Social Security # verification required. Davey Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.  DRG is Employee Owned. We encourage you to take ownership of your future.

Divisional Overview

Utility Asset Management (UAM) is a division of Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company, which has been employee-owned since 1979. UAM specializes in managing the assets of utility companies throughout the U.S. by providing solutions, focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart growth that continues to provide career advancement opportunities. We utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions for utility companies with design, construction, and field inspection services. UAM is currently seeking motivated self-starters that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to this group's future growth.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

If you need any 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: Up to 50% 

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.  It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination.  In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey’s relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh