Make Ready Designer - Power Distribution (Remote) in , United States

Description:

Make Ready Designer - Power Distribution

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced

Make Ready Designer

with a background in overhead utility pole design, joint-use engineering, or electric distribution? Sigma Technologies is looking for experienced designers who understand how to turn field data, utility standards, and existing pole conditions into accurate, construction-ready make-ready designs.
This is a

remote opportunity

for experienced utility design professionals who want to contribute to meaningful electric and telecommunications infrastructure projects while working with a collaborative, growing team.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced

Make Ready Designers

to support engineering programs for major electric and telecommunications utilities.

The primary focus of this position is

overhead make-ready and joint-use design

, including evaluating existing pole conditions, applying NESC clearance requirements, identifying attachment conflicts and required modifications, performing or interpreting pole-loading analysis, and developing accurate construction-ready design packages.

Strong candidates may come from make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design backgrounds, but should have demonstrated experience working with

overhead utility poles and distribution infrastructure

.

Experience with platforms such as

DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, PoleForeman, or utility-specific design systems

is highly valuable.

Applicants without previous utility pole design, make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design experience will not be considered.

Pte

:

Although this position is remote, all new hires must attend a

2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters

.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Complete

make-ready and overhead utility pole design

work orders while meeting established quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Review and interpret

field collection and walkout data

, pole information, attachment details, and existing utility conditions
• Evaluate

joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required make-ready modifications
• Develop

construction-ready make-ready designs

, including pole replacements, transfers, attachment adjustments, guying, anchoring, and other required utility modifications
• Apply established

NESC requirements, utility construction standards, engineering guidelines, and client-specific design criteria
• Perform

end-to-end make-ready and joint-use design

and support related overhead distribution design when required
• Conduct applicable

permitting and easement research

, including pole ownership, right-of-way, property rights, and required approvals
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve

design conflicts, field-data discrepancies, and constructability concerns
• Use design platforms such as

DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, PoleForeman, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and utility-specific systems
• Perform or support

quality-control reviews

to ensure accurate and complete deliverables
• Support additional project and design responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
•

High school diploma or equivalent required

; an

associate degree or higher

in engineering, drafting, or a related field is
•

Minimum 2 years of experience

in

make-ready engineering

,

joint-use design

, or

electric power distribution design

(3+ years strongly )
• Proven experience in

utility pole design

, including

NESC application

,

clearance analysis

,

pole loading concepts

, and preparation of

construction-ready design packages
•

Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation

; experience with

DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms

is strongly
• Solid understanding of

power distribution construction practices

, with the ability to learn

utility-specific proprietary systems

efficiently
• Must hold a

valid driver’s license

, maintain

active auto insurance

, and pass all required

background, drug, and MVR screenings
•

Authorization to work in the United States

is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a

standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time

, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a

computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring

close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to

communicate effectively

through oral and written channels

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values —

Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency

— shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions:
*While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
•

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
•

Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to

80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
•

401(k)

plan with matching contributions up to

5% of salary
•

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
•

Education and professional licensing assistance

programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on , , , preference, , , , , , genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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