Utility Designer 2 | Make Ready Engineering (Richfield, OH, US, 44286)
Posted 2026-05-06Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Richfield, OH
Additional Locations: Remote
Work Site: Remote
Req ID: 210630
Position Overview
The Utility Designer 2 is responsible for planning, designing, verifying locations, inspecting, or otherwise capturing information related to utility and telecommunication assets. This junior-level role involves learning and applying technical skills under supervision, using routine procedures to address common challenges.
The Davey Tree Expert Company 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.
This position will involve fieldwork for training purposes during the first 45 days. Upon completion of training, the role will transition to a fully remote position.
Job Duties
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
- Required: High-school diploma with a minimum of 2 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience OR a Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with no prior industry experience.
- Required: Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
- Required: Demonstrate proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
- Required: Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Required: Perform basic arithmetic computations.
- Required: Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- Preferred: 2-4 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
- Preferred: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
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.
- * Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
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 [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None