Make Ready Designer — Power Distribution (Remote)

Job overview

The Make Ready Designer — Power Distribution role is remote in the United States, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time and adjustments as appropriate. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience and education; no numeric range is specified. The role supports engineering programs for major electric and telecommunications utilities. The designer turns field data, utility standards, and existing pole conditions into accurate, construction-ready make-ready and joint-use designs. This work helps utility projects meet clearance, loading, construction, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

What you'll do

• Complete overhead make-ready and utility pole design work orders
• review field collection and walkout data, pole information, attachments, and existing conditions
• evaluate joint-use attachments, NESC clearances, pole loading, and required modifications
• prepare construction-ready designs for pole replacements, transfers, attachment adjustments, guying, and anchoring. Apply utility standards and design criteria
• conduct permitting and easement research
• collaborate to resolve design conflicts and constructability concerns
• use relevant design platforms and support quality-control reviews. Occasional travel may be required
• attend a two-week paid, in-person orientation at the Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sigma technologies

make ready designer

power distribution

remote u.s.

utility pole design

joint-use engineering

nesc clearances

construction-ready designs

monday–friday

occasional travel

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%
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• education and professional licensing assistance.

Why this role

Remote U.S. role with a required two-week paid in-person orientation in Perrysburg, Ohio; requires prior utility pole, make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design experience.

About the employer

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