Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm seeks a Power Distribution Make Ready Designer to join their remote team. This role involves designing power distribution infrastructure, ensuring quality and budget adherence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in make-ready engineering and proficiency in CAD software. Join a passionate group dedicated to making a positive impact in communities across the country. If you're ready to enhance your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching

Paid holidays

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in power utility distribution design.
• Experience with CAD and related design software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute design work orders for power distribution infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve design issues and conduct permitting duties.

Skills

Make-Ready Engineering

Utility Pole Design

Overhead Design

Permitting

CAD

GIS

NESC

OSHA Regulations

Project Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BOUD

DDS

PoleForeman

O-Calc

Katapult

Job description

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Location: Columbus, OH

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

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma.

To learn more about working at Sigma, view our career page. If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs.

While we list our Designer openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as they are remote.

About This Opportunity

Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that REQUIRE Power Make Ready Design Experience. We provide make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We seek knowledgeable, experienced staff to join our program teams.

Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend an initial 2-week in-person paid training at our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH.

What You Can Expect to Do

• Execute work orders for designing power distribution infrastructure, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use and general distribution design, following established guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners to solve design issues.
• Conduct Permitting/Easement duties: research pole ownership, right of way, property rights, and permit requirements; communicate with outside parties for approvals.
• Utilize design programs such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BOUD, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or other customer-specific software.
• Perform quality control on others' work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

We prioritize our associates' health, happiness, and security, offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans (up to 80% premium coverage)
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Education and licensing assistance programs

Requirements

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree or higher is preferred but not mandatory. Management may consider other educational combinations.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design is required; 2+ years preferred. Management may consider alternative combinations of education and experience.

Personal: Valid driver’s license, insurance, willingness to undergo background checks, and authorized to work in the US. Willing to travel overnight if needed.

Technical Skills: Experience with CAD, MicroStation, or related design software; knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning; ability to learn proprietary customer software.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged computer use (keyboard, monitor, phone)
• Ability to perform data analysis, note transcription, and detailed viewing with appropriate vision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Work hours: M-F 8-5 PM Eastern Time

Skills & Competencies

Make-Ready Engineering, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Design, Permitting, CAD, GIS, NESC, OSHA Regulations, Project Management, and related skills listed comprehensively in the original description.

This advertisement is not all-inclusive. Responsibilities and requirements may change. Pay is commensurate with experience. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer.