Distribution Design Technician II

Construction Association of Michigan; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Distribution Design Technician II to design and estimate distribution projects for Electric Utility clients, including wind-loading assessments on poles and equipment. You will run modeling tools and coordinate with regulators, consultants, and customers through all project phases.

The role requires an associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field, 1+ year related experience, and ability to work in a hybrid schedule with some in-office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) required.
• More than one (1) with less than five (5) years experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above required.
• Candidates with two (2) or more years directly related experience may be considered with the Associates Degree as preferred, not required.
• One year of on the job experience or formal training in a Graphic Tool design or electronic design software relating to theposition or industry (e.g. GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman or Maximo) required.
• The ideal candidate has work experience with a Utilities.
• The ideal candidate will have coursework oron the job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC Voltage Generation, Impedance and Voltage Drop, Three Phase Power Systems, System Layout, Overhead Lines, Underground Distribution Systems, Substations, Distributed Generation, Substation Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Fault Interrupting Devices, Fundamentals of Protection and Overcurrent Protection.
• The ideal candidate will have estimating experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position.
• Must demonstrate understanding and applying basic mathematics.
• Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, fieldworkers and management).

Responsibilities

• P Responsible for developing detaileddistribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs andtimelines 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.).

Skills

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Electrical Tech

Distribution design experience

Graphic tool design

Utilities experience

Estimating experience

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology

Tools

GDT

Ike Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc

Distribution Design Technician II

Job Opening Details

Industry*Electric UtilitiesPositionDistribution Design Technician IIReq Code3054General LocationLafayettePrimary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 3054

JobTitle: Distribution Design Technician II

DateOpened: 10/20/2026

Location: Lafayette

Remote Work Allowed: Yes

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: ElectricGrid 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. Work may entailroutine 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

P Responsible for developing detaileddistribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs andtimelines 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 is required.

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) required.

More than one (1) with less than five (5) years experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above required.

Candidates with two (2) or more years directly related experience may be considered with the Associates Degree as preferred, not required.

One year of on the job experience or formal training in a Graphic Tool design or electronic design software relating to theposition or industry (e.g. GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman or Maximo) required.

The ideal candidate has work experience with a Utilities.

The ideal candidate will have coursework oron the job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC Voltage Generation, Impedance and Voltage Drop, Three Phase Power Systems, System Layout, Overhead Lines, Underground Distribution Systems, Substations, Distributed Generation, Substation Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Fault Interrupting Devices, Fundamentals of Protection and Overcurrent Protection.

The ideal candidate will have estimating experience.

Must demonstrate the ability to understand codes and practices related to the position.

Must demonstrate understanding and applying basic mathematics.

Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, fieldworkers and management).

Working Conditions

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

Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

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

May be at more than 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 of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations.

Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and 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 construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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