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System One

OSP Engineer

Norwalk, OH · On-site

Coordinate with power companies and communication providers regarding make-ready work, pole ... Work closely with Contract Engineers to ensure projects align with business and client needs. Core ...

Pearce Services

BAU Outside Plant Engineer

Athens, OH · On-site

Coordinate with power companies and communication providers regarding make-ready work, pole ... Work closely with Contract Engineers to ensure projects align with business and client needs. Core ...

Pearce Services

BAU Outside Plant Engineer

Jackson, OH · On-site

Coordinate with power companies and communication providers regarding make-ready work, pole ... Work closely with Contract Engineers to ensure projects align with business and client needs. Core ...

CCI Systems, Inc.

OSP Design Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution. * Research and ... Experience with utility engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas. * Experience in ...

CCI Systems, Inc.

OSP Design Engineer

Canton, OH · On-site

Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution. * Research and ... Experience with utility engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas. * Experience in ...

CCI Systems, Inc.

OSP Design Engineer

Chillicothe, OH · On-site

Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution. * Research and ... Experience with utility engineering, Communications, Power Distribution, and Gas. * Experience in ...

Path Robotics

Mechanical Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

... people make the impossible possible together. Our Mechanical Engineers work on some of the most ... Comfortable producing manufacturing-ready engineering drawings * Familiar with pneumatic systems ...

Path Robotics

Mechanical Engineer

Columbus, OH

... people make the impossible possible together. Our Mechanical Engineers work on some of the most ... Comfortable producing manufacturing-ready engineering drawings * Familiar with pneumatic systems ...

Path Robotics

Mechanical Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

... people make the impossible possible together. Our Mechanical Engineers work on some of the most ... Comfortable producing manufacturing-ready engineering drawings * Familiar with pneumatic systems ...

POAH Communities

Maintenance Technician

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

Insuring all make-ready repairs and services are completed. * Inspecting and helping coordinate all ... Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical ...

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How much do make ready engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for make ready engineer in Ohio is $82,919.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,700.00 and $92,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a make ready engineer?

A Make Ready Engineer is responsible for preparing utility poles, conduits, and other infrastructure for new telecommunications or electrical installations. They assess existing structures, identify necessary modifications, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Their role often involves coordination with utility companies, field surveys, permit acquisition, and infrastructure design. Make Ready Engineers help streamline network deployments by ensuring that physical spaces are ready for new attachments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a make ready engineer?

As a Make Ready Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include conducting site surveys, analyzing existing infrastructure, and creating detailed engineering plans to prepare locations for upgrades or new installations. You will often coordinate with utility companies, contractors, and project managers to ensure all site requirements and safety standards are met prior to construction activities. The role also involves reviewing permits, documenting project status, and resolving any on-site issues that arise. This hands-on position requires strong organizational skills and frequent collaboration across multiple teams to keep projects moving smoothly and on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a make ready engineer?

A Make Ready Engineer requires a solid background in engineering principles, site assessment, and project management, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or vocational training. Experience with AutoCAD, GIS software, and industry certifications such as OSHA safety are commonly expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in coordinating tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial to efficiently preparing sites and infrastructure for construction or utility deployment projects, ensuring timely and safe project completion.

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Infographic showing various Make Ready Engineer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,919 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Power Distribution Designer - #2881.34

Wade Trim

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Wade Trim rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 449 rated engineering

Job description

What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
This position requires a basic knowledge of computers and a more than basic knowledge of Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs is required. The candidate must also be comfortable working in the field occasionally and must be self-motivated and able to work well with others.
Typical responsibilities include:
  • Develop and train a Make Ready team
  • Ensure project team has the knowledge and tools to complete tasks
  • Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations
  • Execute and/or lead execution of projects
  • Attend client, staff, and project meetings
  • Travel to job sites for weeks at a time for project execution, training, or quality purposes
  • Ability to coordinate and design joint use pole attachments and make ready recommendations
  • Coordinate with Engineering team members regarding overall aerial processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and delivery of all work
  • Coordinate with team to determine appropriate scope of pole installs including; NESC standards for cable
  • attachments, spacing and midspans regulations, and utility pole owner regulations
  • Gather appropriate information from field collection process to identify pole owners and complete the necessary application process
  • Ability to perform various field inspections, site walks, Katapult pole collections, etc.
  • Ability to identify existing pole conditions which include electrical equipment, pole configurations, and third party attachers
  • Ability to work within pole collection software such as Katapult, IKE, SPIDAcalc, O-Calc, and other similar applications
  • Read and understand construction prints, documents, and make ready summaries
  • Ability to create a 3-dimensional model of poles in O-Calc and SPIDAcalc to provide results to ensure safe and proper attachment to power and telecommunication poles
  • Review utility poles and field notes to determine most accurate make ready solution
  • Perform structural loading calculations using O-Calc or SPIDAcalc in accordance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and pole owner protocol through inventory and analysis of pole type and class, riser details, attached facility type including weight and diameters, span footages, drip loops, etc.
  • Review proposed aerial projects and determine the overall cost analysis of the project; recommend the project to be conducted aerial or underground
  • Provide solutions for poles that fail pole loading or are not good candidates for new attachments
  • Ability to create make ready summaries for various pole owner requirements
  • Maintain a safe working environment

Education:
  • High school diploma
  • 2+ years of experience

Skills/Experience:
  • Engineering administrative experience or field engineering experience is required
  • Experience using Katapult, ikeGPS, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, or other similar programs is required

About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.
Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim's People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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