Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Winston-Salem (NC); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Make-Ready Engineering Designer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects in the power utility sector, providing design services that enhance community infrastructure. With a focus on quality and collaboration, you will execute designs using advanced software while adhering to established guidelines. The company fosters a supportive environment with competitive benefits, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about engineering and design. If you're ready to make a difference in the industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Education and licensing assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in power utility distribution design required.
• Experience with CAD and related design programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution infrastructure while ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve design issues and conduct permitting duties.

Skills

Make-Ready Engineering

Utility Pole Design

Permitting

CAD

GIS

Project Management

Electrical Distribution

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BOUD

DDS

PoleForeman

O-Calc

Katapult

Job description

Job Description

Location: Winston Salem, NC

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. These roles involve providing make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We seek knowledgeable, already-skilled staff to join our program teams.

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

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A MAKE-READY ENGINEERING DESIGNER AT SIGMA:

• 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 groups 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 colleagues’ work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We prioritize our employees’ health, happiness, and security, offering a positive work environment with supportive colleagues, managers, and leaders, along with:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of premiums covered by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contributions
• 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 of 1 year of demonstrated experience in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design is required. 2+ years of Make-Ready Engineering/Joint-Use design experience is preferred. Management may consider alternative combinations of education and experience.

PERSONAL: Valid driver’s license and insurance, willingness to undergo background and drug testing, and authorized to work in the U.S.

Willingness to travel overnight if needed (minimal travel required).

Experience with CAD, MicroStation, or related design programs is required.

Knowledge of power distribution system construction, planning procedures, and ability to learn proprietary software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged use of computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data, transcribe notes, view a computer screen, with good vision and focus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work hours: M-F 8-5 PM Eastern (adjusted for other time zones).

Skills and Competencies: Make-Ready Engineering, Utility Pole Design, Permitting, CAD, GIS, Project Management, Electrical Distribution, Compliance, and more.

This advertisement summarizes major responsibilities and requirements. The individual may perform other related tasks. It does not constitute a contractual employment agreement and is subject to change.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected classifications.

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