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Power Distribution Make Ready Designer (Remote)

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Overview

Power Distribution Make Ready Designer, remote possibility with occasional in-person requirements.Location: Fort Mill, SC (Remote).

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.

About This Opportunity: Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that require Power Make Ready Design Experience. For this role, we provide make-ready/joint-use and general distribution design services to power utility companies. We are seeking 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

• EDUCATION: HS Diploma or equivalent 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 year 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 undergo 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).
• CAD, MicroStation, or other related design program experience required.
• Knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures, and 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-3 PM Mountain, 5 AM-2 PM Pacific).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods.
• Must have the physical ability to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe notes, and view a computer terminal; requires close to distant vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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 for Make-Ready | GIS for Make-Ready | NESC | OSHA Regulations | Project Management for Make-Ready | Utility Infrastructure | Electrical Distribution Design | Distribution System Design | Utility Construction Standards | Compliance with Utility Regulations

This job advertisement should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a job. 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 protected characteristics.