Power Designer - Field

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Power Distribution / Make-Ready Designer who is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of utility pole design, from field data collection through construction-ready engineering deliverables. This role is ideal for designers who prefer to personally verify field conditions, understand how real-world infrastructure impacts design decisions, and want to reduce handoff gaps between field and design teams. Candidates must have prior experience in overhead utility pole design and NESC-compliant make-ready or power distribution engineering. This is not an entry-level or field-only role.

What You Can Expect To Do

• Perform utility pole walkouts and field surveys to collect accurate attachment, clearance, and structural data
• Verify pole ownership, attachment types, heights, spans, guying, and equipment in the field
• Document existing conditions
• Capture photos, measurements, GPS data, and field notes to support design decisions
• Research right-of-way, easements, permitting constraints, and property ownership as necessary
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready designs in compliance with NESC and client standards
• Evaluate field conditions and determine make-ready requirements, attachment rearrangements, and pole replacements
• Perform pole loading analysis and clearance resolution
• Develop complete, construction-ready design packages
• Perform end-to-end joint-use and/or general distribution design
• Use design platforms such as DDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, or utility-specific systems
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and quality teams as needed
• Perform or support quality control reviews as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in power distribution design, or make-ready engineering / joint-use design (2+ years strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience performing utility pole walkouts and field data collection specifically to support design work
• Proven experience applying NESC standards, clearance analysis, and pole loading concepts
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; strong preference for experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms
• Strong understanding of overhead power distribution construction practices
• Ability to work independently in the field and translate field conditions into accurate designs
• Valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and ability to pass background, drug, and motor vehicle screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to perform regular local fieldwork with occasional overnight travel
• Ability to work a Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with flexibility for local field needs

Skills & Competencies

• Make-Ready Engineering
• Power Distribution Design
• Utility Pole Walkouts
• Field Data Collection
• Joint-Use Design
• Pole Loading Analysis
• NESC Compliance
• Overhead Distribution
• Utility Pole Attachments
• Right-of-Way and Permitting
• Construction-Ready Design
• DDS
• GIS for Utility Design
• CAD for Utility Design
• Aerial Design
• Utility Coordination

Travel, Schedule, and Work Environment

• This position is remote when not performing field data collection; however, regular local fieldwork is required
• Initial fieldwork areas include Northeastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Oklahoma geographic areas as project needs require. Assigned project areas may change in the future based on business needs
• Applicants must be willing and able to travel outside of the initial assigned areas as project needs expand, including overnight travel when required
• Up to $50 per day per diem if traveling overnight
• This position requires availability during core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, with flexibility for local fieldwork, travel, project demands, and occasional overtime as duties require
• Dependable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid insurance are required
• Ability to use personal vehicle for travel. Mileage reimbursement provided at $0.725 per mile
• New hires are required to attend an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period at Sigma Technologies headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods of time, including sitting at a desk and driving in a vehicle
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, telephone, tablet, GPS device, camera, and other field or office equipment for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the physical ability to perform fieldwork, including driving, walking long distances, navigating uneven terrain, working near roadways, and working in various weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, viewing a computer terminal, reviewing maps, and inspecting field conditions; these activities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting or field environment
• Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound

About Sigma Technologies

Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we've supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.