Associate Designer

Universal Utility Solutions, LLC is looking for an Entry Level Associate Make Ready Designer to support our team in the telecommunications and power supply industries. This person will be responsible for make ready design, pole loading and analysis, strand-mapping and other associated tasks. This position will be hybrid (remote and in-office), so time management skills are imperative. The appropriate candidate for this position will have extreme attention to detail and superior organization skills. This is an entry level position, however, Make Ready or other utility design, engineering or construction experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D or 3D is required.

Qualifications:

• AutoCAD 2D or 3D
• Self starter
• Time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Katapult and/or Ike Software Experience
• GIS Software Experience

Responsibilities:

• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction.
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation.
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Produce detailed design documentation based on project scope and deliverable requirements.
• Ability to work in client systems to produce end result; will include facilitating new attachment permitting process.
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on schedule while regularly communicating status to team.
• Communicates with internal team on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project.
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Universal accounting functions
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain.
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process.
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bentleyville, PA 15314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bentleyville, PA 15314