Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost healthcare option for employee

Competitive pay

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Education and licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make-Ready and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Candidates should have background in overhead pole design, NESC application, clearance analysis, and pole loading.

Proficiency with CAD/MicroStation and DDS/Katapult/O-Calc is preferred. You will review field data, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare construction-ready deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in engineering/drafting preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering or distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred).
• Proven experience in utility pole design including NESC application, clearance analysis, and pole loading concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution or make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Apply engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes.
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design.
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals).
• Collaborate with team to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables.
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems.
• Perform quality control reviews when required.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Make-Ready Engineering

Joint-Use Design

Pole Loading Analysis

Utility Pole Design

Overhead Distribution Design

NESC Compliance

Utility Engineering

Pole Attachments

Make-Ready Construction

Aerial Design

Utility Coordination

Right-of-Way Permitting

Pole Replacement Design

Field Survey Interpretation

CAD for Utility Design

GIS for Utility Design

Electrical Distribution Design

Utility Construction Standards

Telecommunications Make-Ready

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

CAD or MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make-Ready and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Candidates should have background in overhead pole design, NESC application, clearance analysis, and pole loading.

Proficiency with CAD/MicroStation and DDS/Katapult/O-Calc is preferred. You will review field data, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare construction-ready deliverables.