LVD Utility Designer 1 | Make Ready Engineering | Eastern, PA

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.  
Locations: Harrisburg, PA, Allentown, PA, State College, PA  
Additional Locations: 25% travel within Central/Eastern PA 
Work Site: Hybrid   
Req ID: 210171 

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Distribution Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive electrical distribution infrastructure design services in support of power utility companies. You will work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, clients, technicians, and administrative staff to develop innovative and effective infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess prior experience in utility and engineering environments, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while adhering to strict quality, time, and budget constraints.

This position is a hybrid role with 75% remote work and 25% travel within Central/Eastern, PA. Company vehicle will be provided, and all travel expenses will be covered. 

Job Duties

• Design and develop solutions for electrical distribution systems, including aerial and underground pole/line cable infrastructure.

• Apply engineering design standards and ensure compliance with NESC standards for projects such as: Joint Use Design, Make Ready, Pole Replacements, Primary Service, Reliability Issues, Maintenance Design, System Upgrades, Voltage Conversion, and Tie Lines

• Utilize tools such as Katapult and SpidaCalc (training provided), GIS systems, and spreadsheets to perform accurate design work.

• Plan and execute daily project goals, ensuring alignment with quality expectations, timelines, and budget requirements.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient design solutions.

• Maintain organized project records and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)

• Engineering background with exposure to design principles and practices.

• Experience in Electrical Distribution Design

• Knowledge of NESC standards and utility design protocols.

• Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations.

• Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

• Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.

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 bo