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 skilled Power Distribution Make Ready Designer to join their team remotely. The ideal candidate will have experience in power utility distribution design, with responsibilities including executing design work orders and collaborating with team members. This role requires knowledge of relevant design software and a commitment to quality and safety. The company offers competitive pay and supportive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and professional licensing assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design required.
• Valid driver's license and insurance, willing to undergo background check/drug test.
• Knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders for designing power distribution infrastructure.
• Perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-Use design.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional groups.

Skills

Make-Ready Engineering

AutoCAD

Utility Make-Ready

Telecommunications Make-Ready

Pole Attachments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

MicroStation

Distribution Design Studio

Job description

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Location: Remote (US)

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 video and career page. If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions at bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs.

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

Overview

About this opportunity: Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that require Power Make Ready Design experience. For this role, we are providing make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We are seeking knowledgeable, already-skilled staff to join our program teams.

Note: This position can work remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.

Responsibilities

• 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 groups to solve problems encountered during the design process.
• Perform Permitting/Easement duties: research pole ownership, right of way, property rights, and permit requirements; communicate with outside parties to obtain right-of-way approvals and easements.
• Utilize design programs such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BOUD, DDS (Distribution Design Studio), PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or other customer-specific software.
• May be responsible for quality control on others’ work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree or higher is preferred but not required. Management may consider other combinations of education as needed.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design required. Make-Ready Engineering / Joint-Use design experience required; 2+ years preferred. Management may consider other combinations of education and experience as needed.
• Personal: Valid driver’s license and insurance, willing 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, with ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software.
• Must be able to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern (adjusted for other time zones as listed).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone for extended periods.
• Must have the physical ability to prepare and analyze data, transcribe notes, and view a computer terminal; this includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate detailed information orally and in writing.

What We Offer

We want our associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• 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

Competencies/Skills: Make-Ready Engineering, Make-Ready Designer, Utility Make-Ready, Telecommunications Make-Ready, Pole Attachments, Utility Pole Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Overhead Design, Utility Engineering, Make-Ready Construction, Joint Use Design, Aerial Make-Ready, Make-Ready Plans, Make-Ready Surveys, Utility Coordination, Permitting for Make-Ready, Utility Pole Permits, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Surveys for Make-Ready, CAD for Make-Ready, GIS for Make-Ready, NESC, OSHA Regulations, Project Management for Make-Ready, Utility Infrastructure, Electrical Distribution Design, Distribution System Design, Utility Construction Standards, Compliance with Utility Regulations, Power Distribution Make-Ready Engineer

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this ad. This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.

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