Power Distribution & Make Designer; Remote

Description

Power Distribution & Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design
• Joint-Use Engineering
• NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Cincinnati, OH (Remote)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy
, collaboration
, and long-term professional growth
.

We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design
, NESC application
, clearance assessment
, pole loading analysis
, and construction package development
. Useful design platforms include DDS
, Katapult
, O-Calc
, GIS
, Micro Station
, AutoCAD
, or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data
, evaluate existing attachment conditions
, model pole loading
, determine make‑ready requirements
, and prepare accurate construction‑ready deliverables
. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note
:
This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2‑week paid, in‑person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

• 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
  , Micro Station
  , DDS
  , Pole Foreman
  , O-Calc
  , Katapult
  , or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned

Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  ; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make‑ready engineering
  , joint‑use design
  , or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• 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 Micro Station
  ; 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
• 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

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major…