Make Designer – Power Distribution; Remote

Description

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.

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, Micro Station, AutoCAD, Pole Foreman, 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.

Please note: Although this position is remote, all new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters
.

• 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, Pole Foreman, AutoCAD, Micro Station, 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

• 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…