Distribution Designer | DRG Midwest | UAM Engineering

Position Overview

Our Utility Asset Management team is expanding and looking to add engineers to our team! This position will focus on Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) Design-utility electrical distribution designs 25kV and below. 

Job Duties

• Collaborate with other staff and clientele to complete all requirements for workflow tasks, maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Accurately identify power pole equipment and structures. 
• Apply engineering construction standards to aerial and underground pole design across low voltage design disciplines, including but not limited to power-on follow-ups, equipment/pole replacements, infrastructure maintenance, new infrastructure builds, and reconductoring.
• Interpret data across multiple platforms of communication.
• Routinely meet, plan, and execute any outlined production requirements, timelines, or other goals.
• Use a variety of softwares both efficiently and proficiently for general workflow, reporting, timekeeping, tracking, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred. 
• Experience with power distribution engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of geographic or modeling softwares including but not limited to AutoCAD/ARCGIS, Katapult, O-Calc, OMS, and/or SpidaCalc is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be comfortable speaking with multiple levels of management.
• Ability to comply with governing authorities and their requirements, negotiate with private landowners, as well as provide communication, instruction, and guidance as needed to contractors.

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**
• **Union employees not eligible for 401k, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by local union.
• 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
 

Additional Information

Candidates must be comfortable working full-time with a minimum of 40 - 45 hours per week. The starting compensation range is based on experience and starts between $21-23 per hour. This position will be reporting to the Richfield, OH office. 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 are 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

Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG) which has been employee-owned since 1979. Asset Management 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. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to our group.