Remote Make-Ready Designer - Power Distribution

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Texas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost healthcare option

Competitive pay

Company-paid premium coverage (80%)

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Make Ready Designer to support overhead pole make-ready and joint-use design for electric distribution projects. The role emphasizes converting field data into construction-ready designs while adhering to NESC rules and client specs.

Remote (U.S.) work is available, with a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, Ohio. The team values safety, accountability, and collaboration in delivering infrastructure that supports power and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years 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.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices; ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems quickly.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass background, drug, and MVR screenings.
• Authorization to work in the United States; willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to work a standard Monday-Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time with regional adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready and overhead utility pole design work orders meeting quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Review field collection data, pole information, attachment details, and existing utility conditions.
• Evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required modifications.
• Develop construction-ready make-ready designs including pole replacements, transfers, and attachment adjustments.
• Apply NESC requirements, utility standards, and client design criteria.
• Perform end-to-end make-ready and joint-use design; support related overhead distribution design.
• Conduct permitting and easement research including pole ownership and rights of way.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve design conflicts and data discrepancies.
• Use DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, PoleForeman, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and other systems.
• Quality-control reviews to ensure complete deliverables; support additional project duties.

Skills

Make-ready engineering

Joint-use design

Electric distribution design

Pole design

NESC compliance

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering or drafting

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Make Ready Designer to support overhead pole make-ready and joint-use design for electric distribution projects. The role emphasizes converting field data into construction-ready designs while adhering to NESC rules and client specs.

Remote (U.S.) work is available, with a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, Ohio. The team values safety, accountability, and collaboration in delivering infrastructure that supports power and