Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost monthly healthcare plan

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans (up

401(k) with matching up to 5%

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and professional licensing-

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking experienced Power Distribution and Make Ready Designers for remote work from Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on overhead pole design, NESC compliance, and make-ready packages for major utilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in make-ready or distribution design, proficiency with CAD/MicroStation, and a willingness to travel occasionally. This remote position requires attendance at a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, OH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in make-ready engineering, joint-use, or electric power distribution design (3+ years preferred).
• Experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading, and construction-ready packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; DDS, Katapult, O-Calc or similar platforms preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices; ability to learn proprietary systems quickly.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain auto insurance, and pass background and MVR screenings.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; possible overnight travel.
• Ability to work a standard Monday-Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time with regional adjustments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Make-Ready Design

Joint-Use Design

Pole Loading Analysis

Overhead Distribution

NESC Compliance

CAD / MicroStation

DDS / Katapult / O-Calc

GIS for Utility Design

Pole Ownership / ROW

Travel Readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher (engineering/drafting)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking experienced Power Distribution and Make Ready Designers for remote work from Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on overhead pole design, NESC compliance, and make-ready packages for major utilities.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in make-ready or distribution design, proficiency with CAD/MicroStation, and a willingness to travel occasionally. This remote position requires attendance at a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, OH.