Engineering Jobs in Richmond Chittenden

Oceanography Officer

✦ New

Salary not disclosed

Essex Junction, Vermont 4 hours ago

Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.

Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.

Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.

Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.

Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.

Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.

Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.

What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.

The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.

Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.

and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.

Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.

Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.

Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).

Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).

Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.

Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.

Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.

A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear

🏢 Orvis

Salary not disclosed

Vermont, United States 3 days ago

We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.

As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.

Responsibilities:

Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.

Competencies and Requirements:

Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
Increase in sales and gross margin dollars

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

To access our California Applicant Privacy Notice, follow this link: learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online

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Diesel Mechanic

🏢 Ryder System

$39 per hour

WILLISTON, VT 1 week ago

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Williston, Vermont

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

Hourly Pay: $39.00 per hour
Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days
Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
Hours: 2nd shift 1130am-800pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

Apply Here with Ryder Today

Spots are filling fast — apply now to secure your spot.

Call or text “Williston” to 9 to speak with a recruiter today.

We have all the benefits other Shops do without the wait!

Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
On the Job Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
401 K offers a company match
HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!
Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000! Ask your recruiter about it today!

Click Here to See All Ryder Careers:

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up to $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
Basic tools, required
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:
Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
All other certification as required by location, required
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
All other certification as required by location, required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder Drug Test
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
Performs standard vehicle maintenance
Performs preventive maintenance
Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
Replaces defective components as instructed
Works unsupervised on most tasks
Performs facility maintenance duties
Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available.
Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date 1 week ago (3/11/2026 4:47 PM)

Requisition ID 2

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province VT

Location (Posting Location) : City WILLISTON

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 05495

Category Technicians/Service Employees5

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000356

Min Pay USD $39.00/Hr.

Max Pay USD $39.00/Hr.

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Equipment Engineering Technician

🏢 GLOBALFOUNDRIES

Salary not disclosed

Essex Junction, Vermont 1 week ago

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit Of Role

This role is intended for our Essex Junction site Fab 9, a 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility. This is a night shift position. As a Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Maintenance Technicians monitor equipment performance, schedule, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment related issues. Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer is a vital part of the job.

Essential Responsibilities

Skills (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks
Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB9 EHS&S policies
Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment
Support and engage in training activities
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures
Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness
Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs
Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.

Physical Capacity Demands (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12-hour shift
Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time (> 2 hours)

Other Responsibilities

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Degree (or equivalent)
Experience: Electrical or mechanical, one of the following:
2-year technical degree and 4 years of relevant experience
2 years of relevant military experience and 4 years of relevant experience
8 years of relevant experience (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc)
Travel Requirements: Minimal travel
Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal)
Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook)
Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift)
Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift)

Preferred Functions - Skills

Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions including defect troubleshooting
Develop & enhance operating procedures
Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning and skills development
Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams
Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles
Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques
Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education - associate degree in engineering technology, military equivalent, trade equivalent, or equivalent experience.
Experience – 6+ Years of direct experience working in semiconductor manufacturing
Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning & organizational skills.

We Offer Industry Leading Benefits Including

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Career development programs offered through a network of accredited educational programs with tuition reimbursement included.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Quarterly performance bonus
Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.

Alternating Week Shift Schedules

Shift Week 1 Week 2
D1 (days F) 7:00AM to 7:30PM, Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
D2 (days G) 7:00AM to 7:30PM, Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
N1 (nights B) 7PM to 7:30AM Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday + Saturday Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday
N2 (nights D) 7PM to 7:30AM Week 1: Wednesday to Friday Week 2: Wednesday to Saturday
*Shift schedules are subject to change

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Managing Director

🏢 Smart Work Network, LLC

Salary not disclosed

Vermont, United States 1 week ago

Managing Director | Vermont

Industrial global leader client seeks a managing director for a division in Rutland Vermont manufacturing critical supply materials for their North American customers. The Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and operational success of this advanced manufacturing site. This includes executing growth strategy, optimizing production processes, improving throughput, cost structure, and ensuring world-class quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Full ownership of P&L performance
Drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes
Improve plant efficiency, yield, scrap reduction, and on-time delivery performance
Lead and develop the management team and workforce
Oversee financial steering of the business, including:
Cash flow and working capital management
Product costing and product line pricing (in partnership with Sales)
Financial analysis and KPI reporting
Ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental regulations
Maintain rigorous quality systems and industry standards
Represent the company with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration
or 10+ years of senior manufacturing leadership experience
Background in industrial manufacturing operations and distributor network
Demonstrated experience managing full P&L
Ability to interpret financial statements and drive profitability
Proven success in KPI-driven, process-oriented manufacturing environments
Proven strategic leader of skilled employees working in mid-size or larger company

This is a high-impact opportunity for a manufacturing executive who combines operational expertise, financial discipline, and strategic leadership within a specialized industrial environment.

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote) (WICHITA)

✦ New

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

WICHITA, Kansas, Remote 4 hours ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

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

Location: Wichita, KS (Remote)

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, MicroStation, 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, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, 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

Requirements:

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 MicroStation; 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

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™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• 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

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote) (Knoxville)

✦ New

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

Knoxville, Tennessee, Remote 4 hours ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

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

Location: Knoxville, TN (Remote)