Make Ready Designer (Utilities)

Make Ready Designer
Pay: $25.00–$40.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Summary
We are looking for a Make Ready Designer to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring power distribution systems comply with NESC regulations while designing and preparing utility infrastructure for upgrades or new installations. The Make Ready Designer will use industry-standard software to perform pole loading analysis, develop CAD design prints, and review designs for NESC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Understand overhead distribution systems and client specifications to develop appropriate design solutions
• Perform pole loading and analysis using Pole Foreman, ensuring all required data is accurately entered
• Develop detailed design prints using CAD software for overhead and underground low-voltage distribution systems
• Review locations for NESC violations and propose corrective actions
• Ensure all designs meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and clients to meet project needs and deadlines
• Provide technical guidance on new and upgraded service requirements
• Prepare documents for proposed applicants, including overhead and underground prints and associated construction tasks
• Support the Project Manager and project team as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent with coursework in drafting/CAD, electricity, mathematics, or related technical fields
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or design-related field preferred
• Experience in Make Ready design or utility design, with emphasis on overhead and underground power distribution systems preferred
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure, including pole installation, clearances, transformers, and distribution lines
• Familiarity with pole loading software such as Pole Foreman, PLS-CADD, or O-Calc preferred
• Proficiency in MicroStation (Bentley OMS) or similar CAD software such as AutoCAD or Civil3D
• Familiarity with NESC standards and ability to identify and correct violations
• Experience with ESRI, ArcGIS, or other mapping tools is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Willingness to learn and grow within utility distribution design

• Primarily office-based with some field work as needed
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and technical documents
• Ability to review telecommunication and utility application information
• Occasional travel or field visits may be required

• Hourly pay ranging from $25.00 to $40.00 based on experience
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits (100% employer-paid after 90 days)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months, fully vested day one)
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA, DCA, Life & AD&D)
• Paid holidays and PTO starting after 90 days, with additional PTO accruing over time
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching, and financial resources