Remote Power Distribution Make-Ready Designer

Sigma Technologies; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans with

up to 80% of the premium sponsored by

401(k) plan with matching up to 5%

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and professional licensing

Job summary

Sigma Technologies is seeking an experienced Make Ready Designer to support overhead pole design and joint-use projects for electric and telecommunications utilities. This remote opportunity requires interpreting field data, applying NESC clearances, and delivering construction-ready make-ready packages.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, proficiency with CAD or MicroStation, and availability to align with Eastern Time schedules; occasional travel may

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly 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.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain auto insurance, and pass background, drug, and MVR screenings.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete make-ready and overhead utility pole design work orders while meeting established quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Review and interpret field collection and walkout data, pole information, attachment details, and existing utility conditions.
• Evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required make-ready modifications.
• Develop construction-ready make-ready designs, including pole replacements, transfers, attachment adjustments, guying, anchoring, and other required modifications.
• Apply established NESC requirements, utility construction standards, engineering guidelines, and client-specific design criteria.
• Perform end-to-end make-ready and joint-use design and support related overhead distribution design when required.
• Conduct permitting and easement research, including pole ownership, right-of-way, and property rights approvals.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design conflicts, field-data discrepancies, and constructability concerns.
• Use design platforms such as DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, PoleForeman, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and utility-specific systems.
• Perform or support quality-control reviews to ensure accurate and complete deliverables.
• Support additional project and design responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Make-ready engineering

Joint-use design

Electric distribution design

NESC application

Pole loading

Field data interpretation

CAD/MicroStation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering/drafting or related field

Tools

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

PoleForeman

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Sigma Technologies is seeking an experienced Make Ready Designer to support overhead pole design and joint-use projects for electric and telecommunications utilities. This remote opportunity requires interpreting field data, applying NESC clearances, and delivering construction-ready make-ready packages.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in make-ready or electric distribution design, proficiency with CAD or MicroStation, and availability to align with Eastern Time schedules; occasional travel may