Distribution Design Technician I

EDG Inc; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Distribution Design Technician I to provide distribution engineering design and estimating services for lighting projects, distribution designs, and joint-use attachments. The role includes running pole modeling software to assess wind loading and direct coordination with utility clients and consultants.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; an associate degree in Electrical Technology or a related field is preferred, or six months of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or six months related experience) required.
• Experience with graphic/electronic design tools such as GDT, Maximo, Pole-Foreman preferred.
• Coursework or experience in distribution design topics (AC voltage generation, impedance, etc.).
• Ability to understand codes and basic mathematics.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to client timelines.
• Run modeling software on poles to determine wind loading for current and future conditions (GDT, Maximo, Pole-Foreman).
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies on planning and permitting and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain documentation and keep supervisor informed of status and needs.
• Facilitate interactions with external customers via phone, email, and meetings.
• Update construction and other reports.

Skills

High school diploma

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology

Tools

GDT

Maximo

Pole-Foreman

Job description

EDG Inc

Distribution Design Technician I

Job Opening Details

RequisitionNumber: 3076

JobTitle: Distribution Design Technician I

DateOpened: 10/26/2026

Location: Lafayette

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: Electric Grid Services

EmploymentType: Full-Time Regular

FLSAExemption: Non-Exempt

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Hybrid Work Schedule:

Weekly in-office attendance is required with some work from homedays allowed in your schedule.In-officeattendance expectations may fluctuate in relation to training and projectneeds.

General schedule hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:30p and Friday7:30a-11:30a.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Designand Estimating services to Electric Utility Clients on Lighting Projects, Distribution DesignProjects and Third-Party Joint Use attachments. This position may requireproviding distribution engineering design for the following: reconductorprojects, pole changeout projects, failure, revenue or planned projects, and/or system reliability projects. It may also include design work to allow for jointuse attachment on facilities including third-party pole attachment design workwhich includes running modeling software on poles to determine their ability tohandle wind loading on current and proposed equipment. Wwork may entail routine interaction with front line electric utility customers, design &architectural consultants, vendors, builders and outside agencies throughoutall phases of a projects lifespan. Must be able to work effectively in amatrix environment and have superior interpersonal, communication, andorganizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing detaileddistribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines on the more complex project assignments
• Responsible for running modeling software onpoles and equipment to determine the impact on wind loading for current andfuture conditions. Software packages may include GDT (Graphical Design Tool),IKE Pole-Foreman, and Maximo.
• Coordination with governmental regulatorybodies associated with project planning, permitting, and other unique technicalissue resolution on the more complex projects such as highway widenings,reconductoring, and major feeder re-builds. Work may also entail fieldinspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines toassess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support;
• Strictly adhere to Clients procedures;
• Keep Supervisor apprised of status, issues andneeds;
• Maintain good documentation;
• Continually follow-up on key activities;
• Facilitate interactions with external Customers(phone, e-mail, meetings, etc.);
• Provide records for all significant meetings(e-mail),
• Update miscellaneous reports (ConstructionReport, etc.).

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• High School Diploma or the equivalent isrequired;
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology orEngineering Technology (or similar discipline) or six months work experiencethat directly relates to the responsibilities above (helper or internexperience acceptable) required;
• Exposure or experience (class and on the jobexperience may combine) in Graphic Tool design or electronic design softwarerelating to the position or industry (e.g. GDT, Maximo, Pole-Foreman)preferred;
• The ideal candidate will have course work oron the job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC VoltageGeneration, Impedance and Voltage Drop, Three Phase Power Systems, SystemLayout, Overhead Lines, Underground Distribution Systems, Substations,Distributed Generation, Substation Transformers, Distribution Transformers,Fault Interrupting Devices, Fundamentals of Protection and OvercurrentProtection;
• Must demonstrate the ability to understandcodes and practices related to the position;
• Must demonstrate understanding and applyingbasic mathematics;
• Candidate must have the ability to communicateeffectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, fieldworkers and management).

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in company or home office settingand may require travel Project Construction Sites within Utility Companyservice area (may require occasional travel to other services areas). Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisorsand client personnel.

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by thesafety department for personal protection.

May be at morethan one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20)pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This jobdescription is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of workdifficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construedas declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particularposition shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rightof management to assign, direct and control the work of employees undersupervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level ofdifficulty.

Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace.Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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