Remote Make-Ready Designer - Power Distribution

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Sigma Technologies seeks an experienced Make Ready Designer with a background in overhead utility pole design, joint-use engineering, or electric distribution. This remote role supports major utilities across the United States, focusing on make-ready and joint-use design, pole loading, and adherence to NESC requirements.

Ideal candidates will have CAD or MicroStation proficiency, experience with DDS/Katapult/O-Calc, and the ability to interpret field data for construction-ready designs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation.
• Experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of overhead make-ready and joint-use design.
• Understanding of NESC requirements and pole loading concepts.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready and overhead pole design work orders to meet quality, schedule and budget.
• Review field data, pole information, attachment details, and conditions.
• Evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, and required modifications.
• Develop construction-ready make-ready designs including pole replacements, attachments, guys, and anchoring.
• Apply NESC requirements and utility design standards to projects.
• Conduct end-to-end make-ready design and support related overhead distribution design.
• Perform permitting and easement research; coordinate with teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Collaborate with project teams to address field-data discrepancies and constructability concerns.

Skills

CAD/MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

AutoCAD

PoleForeman

GIS

Education

Associate degree in engineering/drafting

Tools

DDS

Job description

Sigma Technologies seeks an experienced Make Ready Designer with a background in overhead utility pole design, joint-use engineering, or electric distribution. This remote role supports major utilities across the United States, focusing on make-ready and joint-use design, pole loading, and adherence to NESC requirements.

Ideal candidates will have CAD or MicroStation proficiency, experience with DDS/Katapult/O-Calc, and the ability to interpret field data for construction-ready designs.