Remote Make-Ready Designer, Power Distribution

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option

Competitive pay

Premium coverage up to 80%

401(k) matching up to 5%

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, a growing engineering firm, seeks experienced Make Ready Designers to support overhead pole design and joint-use engineering for major electric and telecommunications utilities. This remote US opportunity focuses on make-ready work, pole condition review, NESC compliance, and construction-ready designs while collaborating with a national team.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, with proficiency in CAD/MicroStation and platforms like

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred).
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and construction-ready design packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms strongly preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and pass background, drug, and MVR screenings.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready and overhead utility pole design work orders while meeting quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Review and interpret field collection and walkout data, pole information, attachment details, and existing utility conditions.
• Evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required make-ready modifications.
• Develop construction-ready make-ready designs, including pole replacements, transfers, attachment adjustments, guying, anchoring, and other required modifications.
• Apply established NESC requirements, utility construction standards, engineering guidelines, and client-specific design criteria.
• Perform end-to-end make-ready and joint-use design and support related overhead distribution design when required.
• Conduct applicable permitting and easement research, including pole ownership, ROW, and approvals.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design conflicts, field-data discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
• Use design platforms such as DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, PoleForeman, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and utility-specific systems.
• Perform or support quality-control reviews to ensure deliverables are accurate and complete.
• Support additional project and design responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Overhead design

Joint-use design

NESC knowledge

Pole loading concepts

CAD proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in engineering/drafting

Tools

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

PoleForeman

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Sigma Technologies, a growing engineering firm, seeks experienced Make Ready Designers to support overhead pole design and joint-use engineering for major electric and telecommunications utilities. This remote US opportunity focuses on make-ready work, pole condition review, NESC compliance, and construction-ready designs while collaborating with a national team.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, with proficiency in CAD/MicroStation and platforms like