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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Sigma Technologies, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329

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Overview

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote) Sigma Technologies – Akron, Ohio, USA. Full-time. Role : Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Overhead Utility Pole Design, Joint-Use Engineering, NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work) 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. About This Opportunity

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, MicroStation, 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. What You Will Do

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 Top Competencies & Skills

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

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