Power Utility Make-Ready Distribution Designer III+ (Remote)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 accelerate and fortify 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, visit our careers page and watch our video . 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.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY :

Sigma Technologies has multiple Designer positions available that

REQUIRE Overhead Electrical Power Distribution 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 collaborationYou 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.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 payMedical, dental and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salaryPaid holidays, vacation, and sick timeEducation and professional licensing assistance programsRequirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Team players who feel passionate about progressing with Sigma Technologies.Skilled, talented people who want to increase their knowledge and grow in their careers.EDUCATION :

HS Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree or higher is acceptable but not required. Management may consider other combinations of education as needed.EXPERIENCE* :

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 driver's 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 requiredKnowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures, along with the ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary softwarePHYSICAL 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.

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 - Grid Resilience Senior Engineering Designer - Utility Infrastructure

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.