Remote Distribution Design Technician II

EDG; Ridgeland (MS); À distance; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, is seeking a Distribution Engineering Design and Estimating professional to serve electric utility clients on lighting and distribution projects, including joint-use attachments. You will work in a matrix environment requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include detailed designs and cost estimates, pole modeling, regulatory coordination, and field inspections, with a focus on reliability and safety.

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 Associate’s 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 the position 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 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;
• 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, field workers and management).

Responsabilités

• Responsible for developing detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines on the more complex project assignments
• Responsible for running modeling software on poles and equipment to determine the impact on wind loading for current and future conditions. Software packages may include GDT (Graphical Design Tool), IKE Pole-Foreman, and Maximo.
• Coordination with governmental regulatory bodies associated with project planning, permitting, and other unique technical issue resolution on the more complex projects such as highway widenings, reconductoring, and major feeder re-builds. Work may also entail field inspection duties including but not limited to patrolling distribution lines to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support;
• Strictly adhere to Client’s procedures;
• Keep Supervisor apprised of status, issues and needs;
• Continually follow-up on key activities;
• Facilitate interactions with external Customers (phone, e-mail, meetings, etc.);
• Provide records for all significant meetings (e-mail)

Connaissances

Communications with diverse audience

Team coordination

Modeling software familiarity

Formation

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology

Outils

GDT

Ike Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Description du poste

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, is seeking a Distribution Engineering Design and Estimating professional to serve electric utility clients on lighting and distribution projects, including joint-use attachments. You will work in a matrix environment requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include detailed designs and cost estimates, pole modeling, regulatory coordination, and field inspections, with a focus on reliability and safety.