Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

Description :

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer

Location : Tyler, TX (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

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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 :

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™.

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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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.