Senior Distribution Design Tech - Part-Time (Wind Loading)

EDG Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home days allowed

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Lafayette seeks a Sr.

Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time up to 25 hours/week) to deliver distribution engineering design and estimating services for electric utility projects, including lighting, distribution design, and third-party joint-use attachments. The role involves running pole modeling for wind loading, coordinating with regulatory bodies, and maintaining thorough documentation while communicating effectively with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology preferred.
• More than ten (10) years experience in a position related to 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.
• Experience with Utilities preferred.
• Course work or on-the-job exposure to distribution design areas such as AC voltage generation, impedance and voltage drop, three-phase power systems, system layout, overhead lines, underground distribution, substations, DG, transformers, protection fundamentals, and overcurrent protection.
• Estimating experience is preferred.
• Some supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand codes and practices related to the position.
• Strong math abilities and ability to apply basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer needs and timelines for complex projects.
• Run modeling software on poles/equipment to assess wind loading for current and future conditions (GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, Maximo).
• Coordinate with governmental/regulatory bodies on planning, permitting and technical issue resolution for complex projects.
• Field inspection duties such as patrolling distribution lines to assess current/future needs or storm restoration support.
• Maintain documentation and keep supervisor apprised of status and needs.
• Facilitate interactions with external customers via phone, email, and meetings.
• Update construction reports and other relevant records.
• Adhere strictly to client procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mathematics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

GDT

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc. in Lafayette seeks a Sr.

Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time up to 25 hours/week) to deliver distribution engineering design and estimating services for electric utility projects, including lighting, distribution design, and third-party joint-use attachments. The role involves running pole modeling for wind loading, coordinating with regulatory bodies, and maintaining thorough documentation while communicating effectively with customers and team members.