Part-Time Distribution Design Technician (Wind Load Expert)

EDG Inc; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, seeks a Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time) to design and estimate distribution projects for electric utility clients.

The role involves wind-loading analyses, pole modeling, and joint-use attachments, with work across project lifecycles from planning to documentation. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in related roles, familiarity with GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) preferred.
• More than ten (10) 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.
• GDT and Ike Pole-Foreman required.
• The ideal candidate has work experience with a Utilities
• The ideal candidate will have course work 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;
• The ideal candidate will have some supervisory 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 impact for current and future conditions (GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, Maximo).
• Coordinate with governmental regulatory bodies related to project planning, permitting, and other technical issue resolution on complex projects such as highway widenings, reconductoring, and major feeder rebuilds.
• Field inspection duties including patrolling distribution lines to assess current state or future needs.
• Strictly adhere to Clients procedures.
• Keep Supervisor apprised of status, issues and needs.
• Maintain good documentation.
• Continually follow-up on key activities.
• Facilitate interactions with external Customers (phone, e-mail, meetings).
• Provide records for all significant meetings (e-mail).
• Update miscellaneous reports (Construction Report, etc.).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

GDT (Graphical Design Tool)

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, seeks a Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time) to design and estimate distribution projects for electric utility clients.

The role involves wind-loading analyses, pole modeling, and joint-use attachments, with work across project lifecycles from planning to documentation. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in related roles, familiarity with GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.