Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)

Construction Association of Michigan; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time) to provide distribution engineering design and estimating services for electric utility projects, including lighting and joint-use work.

The role requires strong technical skills and experience with GDT, Pole-Foreman, and Maximo. The position involves field and office work, with in-office attendance and some work-from-home days, and may require travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associate's 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.
• GDT and IKE Pole-Foreman required.
• The ideal candidate has work experience with a Utilities.
• The ideal candidate will have coursework 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 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 mathematical.
• Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse audience

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer needs and timelines on complex projects.
• Run modeling software on poles and equipment to assess wind loading for current and future conditions using GDT, IKE Pole-Foreman, and Maximo.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies on planning, permitting, and technical issue resolution for projects such as highway widenings and reconductoring.
• Perform field inspections to assess current state, future needs, or storm restoration support.
• Maintain documentation and provide records for significant meetings and reports.
• Communicate status and issues to Supervisors; ensure timely follow-ups and client interactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Matrix environment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

GDT

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)

Job Opening Details

Industry: Electric Utilities

Position: Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)

Req Code: 3066

Location: Lafayette

Employment Type: Part-Time (Up To 25 Hours Per Week)

Part-Time Available: Yes

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

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

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 project's 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;

Associate's 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 Associate's 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 coursework 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 mathematical;

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 others 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 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 accommodation, which permits employee to outlined job assignments.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties and site visits.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations, including onshore and offshore facilities.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other

Drug Free Workplace: EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. 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.

We are 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.

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