Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes.
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design.
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals).
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables.
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems.
• Perform quality control reviews when required.
• Support additional duties as assigned.
• Review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• An associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design is strongly preferred.
• Experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently.

Benefits

• 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.

Location

• Remote (New hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at the Perrysburg, OH headquarters).

About the Company

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™.

Category

Design