Power Distribution and Make Designer; Remote

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design
• Joint-Use Engineering
• NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Grand Rapids, MI / Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy ,
collaboration , and long-term professional growth .

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design ,
NESC application ,
clearance assessment ,
pole loading analysis , and construction package development . Useful design platforms include DDS ,
Katapult , O-Calc ,
GIS ,
Micro Station ,
AutoCAD , or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data , evaluate existing attachment conditions , model pole loading , determine make-ready requirements , and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables . Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note :
This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations

• Apply established engineering design standards ,
NESC requirements , and internal processes

• Perform end-to-end make-ready ,
joint-use , and/or general distribution design

• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)

• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables

• Use design software such as AutoCAD ,
Micro Station ,
DDS ,
Pole Foreman , O-Calc ,
Katapult , or client systems

• Perform quality control reviews when required

• Support additional duties as assigned

TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required ; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering ,
joint-use design , or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)

• Proven experience in utility pole design , including NESC application ,
clearance analysis ,
pole loading concepts , and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or Micro Station ; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred

• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices , with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently

• Must hold a valid driver’s license , maintain active auto insurance , and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required

• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require

• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time , with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone

• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

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