Professional Engineer (PE) - Power Utility Design
Company: Sigma Technologies, Ltd.
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Professional Engineer (PE) - Power Utility Design
Seeking a licensed PE in Texas Location: Remote Are you an
experienced Professional Engineer? If you are open to joining a
supportive, passionate team, we have an attractive opportunity for
you! Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm
with over 500 team members across 30 states. For more than 25
years, our work for the power and telecommunications industries has
helped accelerate and fortify positive impact in communities across
the country. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency
— fuel our culture. We are TeamSigma™. To learn more about working
at Sigma, view our video and career page. If you do not have the
experience required for this role, please refer to our other open
positions: https://bit.ly/TeamSigmaJobs While we list our openings
in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one as they are
remote. Please note: New hires will be required to come to our
headquarters in Perrysburg, OH for an initial 2-week in-person paid
orientation and training period. This position requires travel to
job sites as needed, of which in Texas. Travel may require
overnight stay. Use of personal vehicle is required, but mileage
reimbursement is provided. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO AS A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AT SIGMA: Performs multiple
engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the
organization related to project design. Travel to job sites to
verify design functionality. Work types can vary, but often involve
designing for overhead/underground power for roadway/DOT, waterway,
and railroad crossing projects. Will assist with additional
design/engineering project tasks as needed. Some of the essential
job functions - Collects data by visually identifying, inspecting,
and recording equipment and structures in the field and maps data
collected. - Executes work orders for fielding and/or design of
infrastructure consistently meeting benchmarks for quality, time,
and budget constraints. - Performs 2-D Civil and/or Electrical type
design in CAD (i.e., PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation),
demonstrating an elevated level of proficiency. - Applies
comprehensive knowledge of NESC and local code requirements. -
Perform planning taking into consideration assessments of current
and future power infrastructure needs. - Conducts walkouts
alongside contractors to assess the accuracy and quality of
completed projects. - Performs a variety of walkouts or
kickoff/scope meetings to assist in route analysis, preparation of
scope and/or to assist in preparation of bid documents. - Develops,
reviews, or presents technical drawings and analysis - Prepares
moderate to complex program/project proposals - Perform economic
analysis of engineering alternatives taking into consideration
costs of construction and maintenance. - Recognized as a safety
champion in their work - Takes responsibility for QA/QC activities,
formulates lessons learned and creates training tools. - Consults
with SMEs or acts as the SME to ensure projects and/or programs
meet existing and new regulatory requirements. - Communicates and
directs team project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes
to relevant stakeholders. - Coordinates with Operations management
on the allocation of personnel to meet project objectives. -
Collaborate with supervisors to provide feedback to assist in
coaching and development of associates as necessary - Liaison
between Sigma and the client for issues arising from the field. -
Other duties as assigned. Requirements: General Requirements -
Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET
Accredited Engineering College or a Bachelor of Science degree in
Engineering Technology. - Experience Requirements: 5 years of
experience in the Electrical Utility Industry. - Active
Professional Engineering License: Licensed in Texas is required -
Proficient in interpreting and comprehending intricate engineering
schematics with precision. - Displays a foundational grasp of the
pertinent standards, codes, and regulations within the assigned
fields. - Demonstrates articulate verbal and written communication
skills, presenting ideas with clarity and coherence. - Exhibits
advanced collaborative abilities, actively participating in
information exchange and seeking assistance as needed while
collaborating harmoniously with team members. - Mastery in swiftly
acquiring and navigating customer specific proprietary software and
other computer systems to streamline and enhance the work order
process. - Possesses adept financial skills, contributing to
informed and prudent business decision-making. - Acquired knowledge
extends beyond basic familiarity, encompassing the utilization of
established concepts, practices, and procedures within electrical
and/or civil engineering domains. - Demonstrates advanced computer
literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. -
Able to work in all weather conditions. - Willing and able to
travel overnight during the week. - Dependable transportation and
valid driver’s license and insurance. - Able to pass a background
check/drug test/driving record check. - Authorized to work in the
United States. Physical Requirements: - Must be able to endure
frequent/lengthy: Driving, standing, walking long distances (5
miles or more in a day), navigating rough terrain on foot, and
lifting/balancing objects that may weigh up to ~40 lbs. and require
the use of upper extremities and back muscles; work in proximity to
moving vehicles in the right of way. - Must be able to endure
sitting for prolonged periods of time, including driving in a
vehicle. - Must have the physical ability to perform activities
such as visually identifying, inspecting, and measuring objects as
well as transcribing notes in proximity to moving vehicles in the
right of way; these activities require close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. - Must be able to endure frequent, lengthy
periods of sedentary work and sit for prolonged periods of time. -
Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and
telephone for prolonged periods of time. - Must have the physical
ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data
and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal;
these activities require close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. - Must 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. - Must have the ability to receive detailed information
through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in
sound. Skills/Competencies Professional Engineer | Power
Distribution Design | Make-Ready Engineering | Joint-Use Design |
Electrical Distribution | Overhead and Underground Design | Utility
Design | Power System Planning | Grid Modernization | Smart Grid |
Substation Design | NESC Compliance | Distribution Automation |
Project Management | Electrical Engineering | CAD Software | GIS
Mapping | Load Flow Analysis | Electrical Safety | Regulatory
Compliance | Field Engineering | Network Design | Grid Resilience |
Renewable Integration | Utility Infrastructure | Arc Flash Analysis
| Pole Loading Analysis This job advertisement 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 in this ad. This advertisement 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. Pay is commensurate
with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity
employer and will not discriminate based on an employee’s race,
color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion,
national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military
status, or any other classification protected by law. PM22 Remote
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