Power Utility Distribution Designer II (Field/Remote)

Job Type Full-time Description

Portland, OR - Searching for talent in the local and surrounding areas

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. At Sigma, you’ll find high-performing, passionate individuals collaborating on meaningful projects and supporting each other’s professional growth. Together, 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 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 Distribution and/or Make-Ready/Joint-use 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.

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

Requirements

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: A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in power utility distribution design is required. *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 required
• Knowledge of power distribution system construction and planning procedures, along with the ability to learn and operate customer-based proprietary software

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 activi