UAM Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering, Villa Rica, GA

Position Overview The Utility Designer 1 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. This position will be working full time out of our Villa Rica, Georgia office. The Davey Resource Group and its subsidiaries value each individual and strive to encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire collaboration and empower our employees. We believe our commitment to building a culture of belonging by treating everyone with respect, dignity, empathy, and care is critical to achieving our vision and mission. Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc. Locations: Villa Rica, GA Additional Locations: N/A Work Site: On Site Req ID: 230033 Compensation Data Starting Rate: $27.50 - $33 per hour depending on experience and education. Overtime: Time and a half after 40hrs/wk, average work week 45 hours. Job Duties What You Will Do Responsibilities: Utilize software platforms to analyze and interpret field data. Record existing telecommunication and electric utility infrastructure. Identify and document safety risks and hazards. Apply engineering principles to design aerial and underground utility facilities. Transfer designs to other software platforms. Collaborate to propose infrastructure design solutions. Ensure equipment maintenance and report issues promptly. Travel occasionally (5%) for on-site job duties, projects, or meetings. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. Willingness to obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses as required. Proficiency in basic office applications and data entry; willingness to learn utility design software. Ability to read, comprehend, and draft professional correspondence. Effective communication skills in both one-on-one and group settings. Basic arithmetic proficiency. Ability to follow detailed instructions, solve problems, and address varied situations. Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. Prior experience in the electric utility or telecommunications industry. Knowledge of electric hazard identification, equipment identification, or communication equipment. Familiarity with Outside Plant Engineering design and pole loading analysis software. 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. 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. 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. Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure 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 people, 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. If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: None #J-18808-Ljbffr The Davey Tree Expert Company