Power Distribution and Make Designer; Remote

Description

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

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

Location: Raleigh, NC (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 power and…