Utility Designer - Pittsburgh, PA

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 Inc. (DRG) 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.