Make Ready Design Engineer

Post Date

Mar 17, 2025

Location

Plymouth Meeting,
Pennsylvania

ZIP/Postal Code

19462
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PHL-765172

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Make Ready Lead Designer/Engineer will work on electric and communications utility distribution projects and be responsible for make ready design, pole loading analysis, permitting, and construction units. Project types will include design of aerial and underground electric and communication network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a senior designer and/or engineer. Remote work a possibility depending on work experience.

Responsibilities
Make ready design.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters to deliver the most cost effective and highest quality infrastructure solution.
Review, interpret, modify, and create utility plans/packages using AutoCAD, GIS software, and Excel ability to perform pole loading analysis.
Produce detailed design documentation including utility system design, line layout/routing, overhead and underground distribution, and identification of conflicting utilities.
Be familiar with NESC electrical clearance requirements.
Ability to work in client systems.
Contributes to and implements design modifications to improve quality of projects and process improvements.
Apply design standards to underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including: Joint Use Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
Experience utilizing OCalc software for pole loading analysis.
Interface with Vendor to resolve and respond to any inquiries.

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Required Skills & Experience

Associates degree, or equivalent related experience with Make Ready Design.
Minimum of 3 years Autocad experience.
5+ years experience in the design of electric utility network distribution systems.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook required.
Must have a current valid drivers license with a clean driving record for up to the past 5 years.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Katatpult platform experience a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD 2D or 3D is a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.