Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd.; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost healthcare plan

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make-Ready and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major utilities. You will review field data, assess attachment conditions, model pole loading, and prepare construction-ready deliverables using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and DDS-based tools.

This remote role requires a strong background in overhead pole design, NESC application, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Travel is occasional; orientation is at Perrysburg, OH.

Qualifications

• Experience in overhead utility pole design and NESC application.
• Ability to evaluate attachment conditions and perform pole loading analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; familiarity with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution or make-ready design work orders to meet quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Apply NESC requirements and internal processes in designs.
• Conduct permitting research and assist with easement evaluations.
• Prepare construction-ready design packages and supporting documentation.

Skills

Overhead distribution design

Make-Ready design

NESC compliance

Pole loading analysis

Joint-use design

Field data review

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in engineering or drafting

Tools

DDS

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make-Ready and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major utilities. You will review field data, assess attachment conditions, model pole loading, and prepare construction-ready deliverables using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and DDS-based tools.

This remote role requires a strong background in overhead pole design, NESC application, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Travel is occasional; orientation is at Perrysburg, OH.