Senior Distribution Design Technician II (Remote)

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 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