Remote Power Distribution & Make-Ready Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health plan

Dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer for a remote-friendly role. You will support overhead utility pole design, NESC compliance, and make-ready package development for major utilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in make-ready or distribution design, proficiency with CAD or MicroStation (DDS, Katapult, O-Calc), and strong collaboration skills to deliver accurate, construction-ready deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 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 preparation of construction-ready design packages.

Responsibilities

• Execute overhead distribution or make-ready design work orders while 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, PoleForeman, 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

Utility Engineering

Pole Attachments

Make-Ready Construction

Aerial Design

Utility Coordination

Right-of-Way Permitting

Pole Replacement Design

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 in engineering, drafting, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

DDS

PoleForeman

Katapult

O-Calc

GIS

Job description

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer for a remote-friendly role. You will support overhead utility pole design, NESC compliance, and make-ready package development for major utilities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in make-ready or distribution design, proficiency with CAD or MicroStation (DDS, Katapult, O-Calc), and strong collaboration skills to deliver accurate, construction-ready deliverables.