Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; King of Prussia (PA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost monthly healthcare plan option

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Education and licensing assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking a Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer to support overhead utility pole design and make-ready projects. This remote role requires you to review data, assess attachments, model pole loading, and prepare construction-ready deliverables for utilities across the U.S.

The ideal candidate has experience with NESC, pole design, and familiarity with CAD/MicroStation and O-Calc. Remote work is supported, with an in-person orientation in Perrysburg, OH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or higher is 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 application, clearance analysis, and pole loading concepts.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; DDS, Katapult, O-Calc or similar platforms preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices and ability to learn proprietary systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution or make-ready design work orders to meet quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Apply established 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).
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and deliver accurate outputs.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems for design tasks.
• Perform quality control reviews as 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

Utility Coordination

Right-of-Way Permitting

Pole Replacement Design

Make-Ready Estimates

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 in engineering or drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

PoleForeman

Job description

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is seeking a Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer to support overhead utility pole design and make-ready projects. This remote role requires you to review data, assess attachments, model pole loading, and prepare construction-ready deliverables for utilities across the U.S.

The ideal candidate has experience with NESC, pole design, and familiarity with CAD/MicroStation and O-Calc. Remote work is supported, with an in-person orientation in Perrysburg, OH.