Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Perrysburg (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering and design firm is seeking a Power Distribution Make Ready Designer. This remote role involves designing power distribution infrastructure and requires at least 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates should have CAD and MicroStation skills and be able to work during standard Eastern time hours. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design required.
• Make-Ready Engineering / Joint-Use design experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurance; authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure.
• Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use design.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Make-Ready Engineering / Joint-Use design experience

CAD experience

MicroStation experience

Knowledge of power distribution system construction

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Distribution Design Studio (DDS)

Job description

Overview

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote) position. Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, we have supported the power and telecommunications industries. Our core values are Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency.

About This Opportunity

Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that require Power Make Ready Design Experience. For this role, we provide make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We are seeking knowledgeable, skilled staff to join our program teams. This position can be remote, but new hires must come to our Perrysburg, OH headquarters for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.

What You Can Expect to Do as a Make-Ready Engineering Designer at Sigma

• Execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use and/or general distribution design, applying established design guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners to solve problems encountered during the design process.
• Perform Permitting/Easement duties: research pole ownership, right of way, property rights, permit requirements, and communicate with outside parties to obtain right-of-way approvals and easements.
• Use related design programs such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BOUD, DDS (Distribution Design Studio), PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or other customer-specific software.
• May perform quality control on others' work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate degree or higher is preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design required. Make-Ready Engineering / Joint-Use design experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Personal: Valid driver's license and insurance; willingness to undergo background check/drug test/driving record check; authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel overnight during the week if needed (minimal travel).
• CAD, MicroStation, or other related design program experience required.
• Knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures; ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software.
• Must be able to work M-F 8-5 PM Eastern (7-4 Central, 6-3 Mountain, 5-2 Pacific).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
• May require close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate detailed information orally and in writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

EEO and Additional Information

Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law. This job advertisement is not all-inclusive and Sigma may change duties as needed.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education.