Remote Make-Ready Power Distribution Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health plan option

Competitive pay

Premium health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & vacation

Licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make Ready Designers to support overhead make-ready and joint-use design for major electric and telecommunications utilities. Remote work is available in the U.S., with in-person orientation in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, strong CAD/MicroStation skills, and familiarity with design platforms like DDS, Katapult, and O-Calc. Travel may be required occasionally.

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 preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design including NESC, clearance analysis, and construction-ready designs
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar platforms
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CAD/MicroStation

NESC application

Pole design experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make Ready Designers to support overhead make-ready and joint-use design for major electric and telecommunications utilities. Remote work is available in the U.S., with in-person orientation in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, strong CAD/MicroStation skills, and familiarity with design platforms like DDS, Katapult, and O-Calc. Travel may be required occasionally.