Make Ready Designer, Power Distribution

Job overview

The Make Ready Designer, Power Distribution role is remote in the United States, with a required two-week paid, in-person orientation at the company’s Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters; compensation is not specified, though the posting states pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma Technologies supports engineering programs for major electric and telecommunications utilities. The designer turns field data, utility standards, and existing pole conditions into construction-ready overhead make-ready and joint-use designs. The work includes evaluating clearances and pole loading, identifying conflicts and modifications, and coordinating with project teams to produce accurate deliverables.

What you'll do

• Complete make-ready and overhead utility pole design work orders
• review field collection and walkout data, pole information, attachments, and existing utility conditions
• evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required modifications
• develop construction-ready designs for pole replacements, transfers, attachment adjustments, guying, and anchoring
• apply NESC requirements and utility standards
• conduct permitting and easement research
• collaborate to resolve design conflicts and field-data discrepancies
• use utility design platforms
• support quality-control reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

make ready designer

power distribution

remote u.s.

sigma technologies

overhead utility pole design

joint-use engineering

nesc clearances

pole loading

construction-ready designs

cad

microstation

monday–friday

eastern time schedule

paid orientation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option
• medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of premiums sponsored
• 401(k) match up to 5% of salary
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• education and professional licensing assistance.

Why this role

Remote U.S. role with two-week paid in-person orientation in Perrysburg, Ohio; requires at least two years of relevant design experience, utility pole design experience, CAD or MicroStation proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and active auto insurance; occasional travel may be required.

About the employer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.