{"id":1770322,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sigma-technologies-power-designer-field","title":"Power Designer - Field","company":{"id":81706,"name":"Sigma Technologies","domain":"sigma-tech.ae","url":"https://alion.io/company/sigma-tech","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Design","role_family":"Design","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Tulsa, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":null,"max":50,"currency":"USD","period":"day","gross":null,"usd_annual":12500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T15:42:15Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-03","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T20:29:34Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-11T20:29:34Z","days_open":25,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":25},"description":"Description\nPower Designer - Field\nOverhead Power Utility Pole Design | Field Data Collection\nRemote location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas\nPrimary Field Focus: Northeastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Oklahoma geographic areas as project needs require\nABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY\nWe 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.\nThis role will initially support project work in Northwestern Louisiana, Northeast Texas and along the West Arkansas border. As project needs grow and shift, the assigned work areas may change. Applicants must be willing and able to travel outside of the initial starting areas, including overnight travel when required.\nWhen not performing field data collection, this position will work remotely. Regular local fieldwork is required and work location can vary (50%+ travel possible). Not all travel will result in an overnight stay, depending on the work area compared to the home location.\nThis position requires the use of your own vehicle for which we provide mileage reimbursement. Sigma covers the cost of hotels and provides daily per diem when overnight stays are required.\nNote: New hires are required to attend a 2-week paid, in-person onboarding and training at our Perrysburg, Ohio headquarters.\nApplicants without prior experience in utility pole design or power distribution engineering may not be considered.\nWhat You Can Expect to Do\nField Data Collection and Walkouts\nPerform utility pole walkouts and field surveys to collect accurate attachment, clearance, and structural data\nVerify pole ownership, attachment types, heights, spans, guying, and equipment in the field\nDocument existing conditions\nCapture photos, measurements, GPS data, and field notes to support design decisions\nResearch right-of-way, easements, permitting constraints, and property ownership as necessary\nDesign and Engineering\nExecute overhead distribution and make-ready designs in compliance with NESC and client standards\nEvaluate field conditions and determine make-ready requirements, attachment rearrangements, and pole replacements\nPerform pole loading analysis and clearance resolution\nDevelop complete, construction-ready design packages\nPerform end-to-end joint-use and/or general distribution design\nUse design platforms such as DDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, or utility-specific systems\nCollaborate with engineering, project management, and quality teams as needed\nPerform or support quality control reviews as needed\nTOP COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS\nMake-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\nRequirements\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field preferred\nMinimum 1 year of experience in power distribution design, or make-ready engineering / joint-use design (2+ years strongly preferred)\nDemonstrated experience performing utility pole walkouts and field data collection specifically to support design work\nProven experience applying NESC standards, clearance analysis, and pole loading concepts\nProficiency with CAD or MicroStation; strong preference for experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms\nStrong understanding of overhead power distribution construction practices\nAbility to work independently in the field and translate field conditions into accurate designs\nValid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and ability to pass background, drug, and motor vehicle screenings\nAuthorization to work in the United States\nWillingness to perform regular local fieldwork with occasional overnight travel\nAbility to work a Monday-Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with flexibility for local field needs.\nTravel, Schedule, and Work Environment\nThis position is remote when not performing field data collection; however, regular local fieldwork is required.\nInitial 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.\nApplicants 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.\nThis 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.\nDependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid insurance are required.\nAbility to use personal vehicle for travel. Mileage reimbursement provided at $0.725 per mile.\nNew hires are required to attend an initial 2-week in-person paid orientation and training period at Sigma Technologies headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.\nAdditional Requirements\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\nMust be able to pass a background check, drug test, and driving record check.\nPhysical Requirements\nMust 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.\nMust 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.\nMust have the physical ability to perform fieldwork, including driving, walking long distances, navigating uneven terrain, working near roadways, and working in various weather conditions.\nMust be able to lift and carry field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.\nMust 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.\nMust 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.\nMust have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.\nABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES\nSigma 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™.\n* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs\n*While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive pay based on experience and education.\nRemote work when not performing required field data collection.\nPaid in-person orientation and training at Sigma Technologies headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.\nThe opportunity to support telecommunications infrastructure projects that help connect communities.\nA collaborative team environment with support from supervisors, project managers, designers, field staff, and quality teams.\nThis job description 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 on this description.\nThis document 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.\nPay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other classification protected by law.\nPM22","description_format":"text","description_chars":9038,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T15:20:18Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-11T20:29:34Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 1","filings_12m":1,"filings_prev_12m":1,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":112500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-03T21:08:04+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":12500,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sigma-technologies-power-designer-field","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sigma-technologies-power-designer-field.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-12T06:39:33Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":10671,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":81706},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=81706"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsigma-technologies-power-designer-field"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsigma-technologies-power-designer-field"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsigma-technologies-power-designer-field"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/sigma-technologies-power-designer-field\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsigma-technologies-power-designer-field"}]}