Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost healthcare option

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Education and professional licensing

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking experienced Make-Ready Designers and Power Distribution Designers to support overhead distribution engineering projects for major utilities.

The role focuses on pole design, NESC compliance, clearance analysis, and construction package development, with remote work and a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, OH. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related design platforms.

Qualifications

• Power distribution design experience required.
• Experience with NESC application and pole loading.
• Ability to review field data and prepare construction packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution or make-ready design work orders meeting quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Apply established 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 members 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

Pole Attachments

Make-Ready Construction

Aerial Design

CAD for Utility Design

GIS for Utility Design

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking experienced Make-Ready Designers and Power Distribution Designers to support overhead distribution engineering projects for major utilities.

The role focuses on pole design, NESC compliance, clearance analysis, and construction package development, with remote work and a 2-week in-person orientation at Perrysburg, OH. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related design platforms.