Sr. Distribution Design Technician

EDG Inc; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, is seeking a Sr. Distribution Design Technician to deliver distribution engineering design and estimating services for lighting and distribution projects.

This role involves pole and equipment modeling, joint use attachment design, and interaction with clients and consultants throughout project lifecycles. The ideal candidate has extensive utility experience, proficiency with GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo, and strong communication and math skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution design and estimation in electric utilities is required
• Experience with wind loading analysis on poles and equipment preferred
• Knowledge of distribution design concepts: AC voltage generation, impedance, voltage drop, transformers
• Experience using design tools and software for plotting and modeling

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates for complex projects
• Run modeling software to assess wind loading on poles and equipment
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies for planning and permitting
• Adhere to client procedures and maintain documentation
• Communicate effectively with customers, field workers and management
• Maintain records of meetings and update construction reports

Skills

GDT

Pole-Foreman

Wind loading

Communication

Mathematics

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Tech

High School Diploma

Tools

GDT

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Distribution Design Technician

Job Opening Details

• Industry: Electric Utilities
• Position: Sr. Distribution Design Technician
• Req Code: 3061
• General Location: Ridgeland
• Requisition Number: 3061
• Job Title: Sr. Distribution Design Technician
• Date Opened: 10/21/2026
• Location: Ridgeland
• Industry: ElectricUtilities
• Department: Electric Grid Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
• FLSA Exemption: Non- Exempt
• Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Hybrid Work Schedule

Weekly in-office attendance is required with some work from home days allowed in your schedule. In-office attendance expectations may fluctuate in relation to training and project needs.

General schedule hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:30p and Friday 7:30a-11:30a.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Design and Estimating services to Electric Utility Clients on Lighting Projects, Distribution Design Projects and Third-Party Joint Use attachments. This position may require providing distribution engineering design for the following: reconductor projects, pole changeout projects, failure, revenue or planned projects, and/or system reliability projects. It may also include design work to allow for joint use attachment on facilities including third-party pole attachment design work which includes running modeling software on poles to determine their ability to handle wind loading on current and proposed equipment. Work may entail routine interaction with front line electric utility customers, design & architectural consultants, vendors, builders and outside agencies throughout all phases of a projects lifespan. Must be able to work effectively in a matrix environment and have superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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, etc.);
• Provide records for all significant meetings(e-mail),
• Update miscellaneous reports (Construction Report, etc.).

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• 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, field workers and management).

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas). This might include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

DrugFree Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include both hair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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