Power Distribution Make Ready Designer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Are you a skilled Power Designer looking to join a supportive, passionate team? We have an attractive opportunity for you

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

We are hiring experienced Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering projects for major power and telecom utility clients. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in utility pole design, NESC application, and construction package development, using tools such as DDS, Katapult, GIS, and client-specific design platforms. In this role, you will review field/walkout data, perform clearance analysis, model pole loading, define make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate, construction-ready design packages.

This position requires prior experience in make-ready engineering or power distribution design. Candidates without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note: This position can work remotely, but new hires will be required to come to our headquarters in Perrysburg, OH, for an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A MAKE-READY ENGINEERING DESIGNER AT SIGMA:

• You will be expected to execute work orders for the design of power distribution infrastructure while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.
• You will perform end-to-end Make-Ready/Joint-use, and/or general distribution design, applying established design guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• There are opportunities to solve problems encountered throughout the design process via team and/or cross-functional collaboration
• You will perform Permitting/Easement duties: research pole ownership, right of way, property rights, and permit requirements, and communicate with outside parties to obtain right-of-way approvals and easements.
• Related design programs include AutoCAD, MicroStation, BOUD, DDS (Distribution Design Studio), PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or other customer-specific software.
• At times, you may be responsible for performing quality control on others' work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Competencies & Skills: Make-Ready Engineering | Make-Ready Designer | Utility Make-Ready | Telecommunications Make-Ready | Pole Attachments | Utility Pole Design | Pole Loading Analysis | Overhead Design | Utility Engineering | Make-Ready Construction | Joint Use Design | Aerial Make-Ready | Make-Ready Plans | Make-Ready Surveys | Utility Coordination | Permitting for Make-Ready | Utility Pole Permits | Pole Replacement Design | Make-Ready Estimates | Field Surveys for Make-Ready | CAD (Computer-Aided Design) for Make-Ready | GIS (Geographic Information System) for Make-Ready | NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) | OSHA Regulations | Project Management for Make-Ready | Utility Infrastructure | Electrical Distribution Design | Distribution System Design | Utility Construction Standards | Compliance with Utility Regulations | Power Distribution Make-Ready Engineer

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design, with 2+ years strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready packages.
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience using DDS, Katapult, or similar utility pole design platforms is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices and the ability to quickly learn utility-specific proprietary systems.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require.
• Ability to work a standard Monday-Friday schedule aligned with Eastern Time (with Central/Mountain/Pacific shifts mirrored accordingly).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to give and receive detailed information through oral and written communication.

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

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. For more than 25 years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has helped create a positive impact in communities across the country. Our core values - Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency - fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™.
**To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page .

**If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs

**While we list our Designer openings in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as they are remote.

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. The individual may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this ad. This advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between Sigma and the employee and is subject to change by Sigma as the needs of the organization and/or the requirements of the function change.

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

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