Power Distribution & Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Description :

Power Distribution & Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design - Joint-Use Engineering - NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location : Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy , collaboration , and long-term professional growth .

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design , NESC application , clearance assessment , pole loading analysis , and construction package development . Useful design platforms include DDS , Katapult , O-Calc , GIS , MicroStation , AutoCAD , or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field / walkout data , evaluate existing attachment conditions , model pole loading , determine make-ready requirements , and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables . Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note : This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute overhead distribution and 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

TOP COMPETENCIES & 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, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready Requirements :

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we've supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

WHAT WE OFFER

We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus :

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran / military status, or any classification protected by law.

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