Part-Time Distribution Design Tech III - Pole/Wind Modeling

EDG Inc; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Distribution Design Technician III for part-time work up to 25 hours per week. Responsibilities include engineering design and estimating for lighting and distribution projects, pole and equipment wind-load modeling, and coordination with regulatory bodies.

Candidates should have a related associate degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience. The role requires in-office attendance with some home days and involves field site work across utility projects,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) required.
• More than five (5) with less than ten (10) years experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above required.
• One year of on the job experience or formal training in a Graphic Tool design or electronic design software relating to the position or industry (e.g. GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman or Maximo) required.
• The ideal candidate has work experience with utilities.
• Ideal candidate will have coursework or on 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

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines on the more complex project assignments.
• Run modeling software on poles and equipment to determine wind loading for current and future conditions (GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, Maximo).
• Coordinate with governmental regulatory bodies for project planning, permitting, and issue resolution on complex projects.
• Perform field inspections of distribution lines to assess current state and future needs.
• Maintain good documentation and provide records for significant meetings.
• Update miscellaneous reports (Construction Report, etc.).
• Facilitate interactions with external customers via phone, email, meetings, etc.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical ability

Estimating

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology

Tools

GDT

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Distribution Design Technician III for part-time work up to 25 hours per week. Responsibilities include engineering design and estimating for lighting and distribution projects, pole and equipment wind-load modeling, and coordination with regulatory bodies.

Candidates should have a related associate degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience. The role requires in-office attendance with some home days and involves field site work across utility projects,