[Hiring] Make Ready Designer @Sigma Technologies

Role Description

Make Ready Designer - Power Distribution

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Make Ready Designer with a background in overhead utility pole design, joint-use engineering, or electric distribution? Sigma Technologies is looking for experienced designers who understand how to turn field data, utility standards, and existing pole conditions into accurate, construction-ready make-ready designs.

This is a remote opportunity for experienced utility design professionals who want to contribute to meaningful electric and telecommunications infrastructure projects while working with a collaborative, growing team.

Sigma Technologies is seeking experienced Make Ready Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecommunications utilities. The primary focus of this position is overhead make-ready and joint-use design, including:

• Evaluating existing pole conditions
• Applying NESC clearance requirements
• Identifying attachment conflicts and required modifications
• Performing or interpreting pole-loading analysis
• Developing accurate construction-ready design packages

Strong candidates may come from make-ready, joint-use, or electric distribution design backgrounds, but should have demonstrated experience working with overhead utility poles and distribution infrastructure. Experience with platforms such as DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, PoleForeman, or utility-specific design systems is highly valuable.

Please note: Although this position is remote, all new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• 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 to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

Benefits

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• 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