Distribution Design Specialist — Wind Load & Estimating

EDG Inc; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. is seeking a Sr. Distribution Design Technician in Lafayette, LA.

You will provide distribution engineering design and estimating services for lighting, distribution projects, and joint-use attachments, including wind-load analysis and pole modeling using GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo. Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, coordinating with regulators, and supporting field inspections and storm restoration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred in Electrical Tech or Engineering Tech.
• 10+ years of related experience is required.
• GDT and Ike Pole-Foreman experience required.
• Experience with utilities and distribution design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer needs and timelines on complex projects.
• Run pole modeling to determine wind loading impacts for current and future conditions using GDT, Pole-Foreman, and Maximo.
• Coordinate with governmental/regulatory bodies for planning, permitting, and technical issue resolution on complex projects.
• Perform field inspection duties to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
• Maintain documentation and update reports and records for meetings and construction projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

High School Diploma

Tools

GDT

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc. is seeking a Sr. Distribution Design Technician in Lafayette, LA.

You will provide distribution engineering design and estimating services for lighting, distribution projects, and joint-use attachments, including wind-load analysis and pole modeling using GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo. Responsibilities include creating detailed designs, coordinating with regulators, and supporting field inspections and storm restoration.