Power Distribution Make Designer; Remote

Description :

Are you a skilled Power Designer looking to join a supportive, passionate team? We have an attractive opportunity for you!

We are hiring experienced Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering projects for major power and telecom utility clients. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in utility pole design, NESC application, and construction package development, using tools such as DDS, Katapult, GIS, and client‑specific design platforms. In this role, you will review field/walkout data, perform clearance analysis, model pole loading, define make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate, construction-ready design packages.

This position requires prior experience in make-ready engineering or power distribution design. Candidates without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note:

This position can work remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH, for an initial 2‑week in-person paid orientation and training period.

• You will be expected to execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• You will perform end-to-end Make-Ready / Joint-use, and / or general distribution design, applying established design guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• There are opportunities to solve problems encountered throughout the design process via team and / or cross-functional collaboration.
• You will perform Permitting / Easement duties: research pole ownership, right of way, property rights, and permit requirements, and communicate with outside parties to obtain right-of-way approvals and easements.
• Related design programs include AutoCAD, Micro Station, BOD, DDS (Distribution Design Studio), Pole Foreman, O-Calc, Katapult, or other customer‑specific software.
• At times, you may be responsible for performing quality control on others’ work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Make-Ready Engineering | Make-Ready Designer | Utility Make-Ready | Telecommunications Make-Ready | Pole Attachments | Utility Pole Design | Pole Loading Analysis | Overhead Design | Utility Engineering | Make-Ready Construction | Joint Use Design | Aerial Make-Ready | Make-Ready Plans | Make-Ready Surveys | Utility Coordination | Permitting for Make-Ready | Utility Pole Permits | Pole Replacement Design | Make-Ready Estimates | Field Surveys for Make-Ready | CAD (Computer-Aided Design) for Make-Ready | GIS (Geographic Information System) for Make-Ready | NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) | OSHA Regulations | Project Management for Make-Ready | Utility Infrastructure | Electrical Distribution Design | Distribution System Design | Utility Construction Standards | Compliance with Utility Regulations | Power Distribution Make-Ready Engineer

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design, with 2+ years strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or Micro Station; experience using DDS, Katapult, or similar utility pole design platforms is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices and the ability to quickly learn utility-specific proprietary systems.
• 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 with Eastern Time (with Central / Mountain / Pacific…