Remote Make-Ready Designer — Power Distribution

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, a growing engineering and design firm, seeks experienced Make Ready Designers to support major electric and telecommunications utilities. The role focuses on overhead make-ready and joint-use design, evaluating pole conditions, applying NESC clearance requirements, and developing construction-ready design packages.

Candidates should have a background in make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design, with proficiency in CAD/MicroStation and platforms like DDS,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is 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 preparation of construction-ready design packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States; valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready and overhead utility pole design work orders while meeting established quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Review 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 utility 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 permitting and easement research including pole ownership and right-of-way.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design conflicts and field-data discrepancies.
• 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 accurate and complete deliverables.
• Support additional project and design responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

CAD / MicroStation proficiency

Field data interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or related field

Tools

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies, a growing engineering and design firm, seeks experienced Make Ready Designers to support major electric and telecommunications utilities. The role focuses on overhead make-ready and joint-use design, evaluating pole conditions, applying NESC clearance requirements, and developing construction-ready design packages.

Candidates should have a background in make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design, with proficiency in CAD/MicroStation and platforms like DDS,