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Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote) (Pittsburgh)

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Pittsburgh, PA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Description

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer

Location : Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)

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

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

About This Opportunity

Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that REQUIRE Power Make Ready Design Experience. For this role, we are providing make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We're in need of knowledgeable, already-skilled staff to join our program teams.

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 to perform quality control on others work.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

  • EDUCATION*: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associates degree or higher is preferred but not required. *Management may consider other combinations of education as needed.
  • EXPERIENCE*: A minimum of 1 years of demonstrated experience in power utility distribution make-ready engineering design is required. Make-Ready Engineering / Joint-Use design experience is required, 2 years of experience is preferred. *Management may consider other combinations of education and experience as needed.
  • PERSONAL: Valid drivers license and insurance, willing to take a background check/drug test/driving record check, authorized to work in the United States.
  • Willingness to travel overnight during the week if needed (minimal travel required)
  • CAD, MicroStation, or other related design program experience is required
  • Knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures, along with the ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software
  • Must be able to work M-F 8-5 PM Eastern (7 AM-4 PM Central, 6 AM-3PM Mountain, 5 AM-2 PM Pacific)

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

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

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 employees 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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