Make Ready Designer

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits fully covered by employer

401(k) with employer match

Volunteer benefits

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Michigan is seeking a Make Ready Engineer to design and ensure utility infrastructure compliance with NESC regulations. The successful candidate will perform pole loading analysis, create detailed CAD prints, and collaborate on projects in a team-oriented setting. Key qualifications include knowledge of utility systems, drafting skills, and a STEM background. Competitive hourly compensation of $25.00 to $40.00 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with CAD/electricity courses.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience in Make-Ready Engineering or Utility Design.
• Familiarity with NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for overhead distribution.
• Load poles in Pole Foreman for analysis.
• Create CAD design prints compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with teams for project completion.

Skills

Utility infrastructure knowledge

Strong communication skills

Drafting/CAD proficiency

Collaboration

Desire to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (preferred)

Tools

PoleForeman

PLS-CADD

MicroStation (Bentley OMS)

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is seeking a Make Ready Engineer to join our team. MES is a leading utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. This position will play a key role in ensuring our clients power distribution systems comply with NESC regulations while designing and preparing utility infrastructure for upgrades or new installations. This candidate will also use industry‑leading software to load poles in Pole Foreman, draft CAD design prints review designs for NESC compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand overhead distribution and specifications of our client's needs to develop the appropriate design solutions.
• Pole Loading & Analysis: Load and review poles in Pole Foreman, ensuring all required data is correctly entered to support design and construction of overhead and underground distribution systems
• Design & Drafting: Develop detailed design prints using CAD software to represent overhead and underground low voltage distribution systems. Ensure designs meet client specifications and regulatory standards.
• NESC Compliance: Review locations for NESC violations and propose corrective actions, ensuring that all projects meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure designs meet project needs and deadlines. Provide technical guidance on new and upgraded service requirements.
• Document Preparation & Reporting: Prepare documents for proposed applicants, to include overhead and underground prints and associated tasks for construction.
• Other Duties: Support the project manager and team with any other duties related to utility design, construction, and various compliances
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Primarily work in an office setting.
• Ability to interpret telecommunication application information.
• Ability to travel and/or work in the field as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation ranges between $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• The medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long‑term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent with completion of courses in drafting/CAD, electricity, mathematics, or related technical fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or design‑related field preferred.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure, including pole installation, clearances, transformers, and distribution lines.
• Experience in Make-Ready Engineering or Utility Design, with an emphasis on overhead/underground power distribution systems highly preferred.
• Familiarity with pole loading software (PoleForeman, PLS‑CADD, O‑Calc) for pole analysis and design highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Bentley OMS (MicroStation) or other similar CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D) preferred.
• Familiarity with NESC standards and the ability to identify and correct violations in utility designs.
• Experience with ESRI, ArcGIS, and other mapping tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Desire to learn new skills and develop proficiency in distribution design.