Davis H. Elliot is a construction and utility services operator built around field execution: 102 of 188 active roles are construction-focused, with engineering (61) and ops (20) supporting a capital-intensive delivery model. Their tech stack is industrial-grade (SCADA, AutoCAD, SQL) rather than SaaS-forward, and their active project pipeline—roadway construction, large trenches, utility locating, enterprise system implementation—reflects a company scaling infrastructure work while simultaneously modernizing internal systems and data integration.
Notable leadership hires: Field Safety Director
Davis H. Elliot Company provides engineering, energy delivery, and technical services to utilities, government, and industrial clients across the United States. The company is 100% employee-owned and operates three service lines: utility and energy infrastructure (transmission, distribution, locating); construction and field services (trenching, roadway work, onsite standards); and commercial/residential/healthcare technical solutions. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky and operating since 1946, the firm serves a mix of utility operators and commercial clients. Current focus areas include enterprise system modernization, data integration, and safety and compliance improvements across field operations.
AutoCAD, SCADA, SQL, Windows/Linux, Cisco networking, Microsoft 365, Excel, and Adobe. The stack is oriented toward field operations and industrial control systems rather than enterprise cloud platforms.
Yes. 188 active roles across construction (102), engineering (61), operations (20), and support functions. Hiring velocity is decelerating. All roles are US-based.
Roadway construction, utility locating, large trench projects, enterprise system implementation, data integration, and performance monitoring. Internally, they're addressing billing reconciliation, safety compliance, and expanding service lines (HVAC).
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