Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)

EDG Inc; Ridgeland (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Ridgeland, MS, seeks a Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time) to design and estimate distribution projects for electric utility clients.

The role involves wind-loading analyses, pole modeling, and joint-use attachments, with work across project lifecycles from planning to documentation. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in related roles, familiarity with GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, and Maximo, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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, fieldworkers and management).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer-specific needs and timelines on the more complex project assignments.
• Run modeling software on poles and equipment to determine wind loading impact for current and future conditions (GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman, Maximo).
• Coordinate with governmental regulatory bodies related to project planning, permitting, and other technical issue resolution on complex projects such as highway widenings, reconductoring, and major feeder rebuilds.
• Field inspection duties including patrolling distribution lines to assess current state or future needs.
• 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).
• Provide records for all significant meetings (e-mail).
• Update miscellaneous reports (Construction Report, etc.).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

GDT (Graphical Design Tool)

IKE Pole-Foreman

Maximo

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)

Job Opening Details

Industry*Electric UtilitiesPositionSr. Distribution Design Technician (Part-Time)Req Code3070General LocationRidgelandPrimary Responsibilities K-Temp Inc.

DateOpened: 10/23/2026

JobTitle: Sr. Distribution Design Technician

Location: Ridgeland

Industry: ElectricUtilities

Department: ElectricGrid Services

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

Part-TimeAvailable: Yes

FLSAExemption: Non- Exempt

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

JobSummary:

Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Designand Estimating services to Electric Utility Clients on Lighting Projects, Distribution DesignProjects and Third-Party Joint Use attachments. This position may requireproviding distribution engineering design for the following: reconductorprojects, pole changeout projects, failure, revenue or planned projects, and/or system reliability projects. It may also include design work to allow for jointuse attachment on facilities including third-party pole attachment design workwhich includes running modeling software on poles to determine their ability tohandle 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 throughoutall phases of a projects lifespan. Must be able to work effectively in amatrix environment and have superior interpersonal, communication, andorganizational skills.

JobDuties and Responsibilities

Responsible for developing detailed distributiondesigns and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines on themore 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.).

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

High School Diploma or the equivalent isrequired;

Associates degree in Electrical Technology orEngineering Technology (or similar discipline) preferred;

More than ten (10) years experience in aposition that directly relates to the responsibilities above required;

Candidates with two (2) or more yearsdirectly related experience may be considered with the Associates Degree aspreferred, not required;

GDT and Ike Pole-Foreman required;

The ideal candidate has work experience with aUtilities

The ideal candidate will have course work oron the job exposure to areas of distribution design such as AC VoltageGeneration, Impedance and Voltage Drop, Three Phase Power Systems, SystemLayout, Overhead Lines, Underground Distribution Systems, Substations,Distributed Generation, Substation Transformers, Distribution Transformers,Fault Interrupting Devices, Fundamentals of Protection and OvercurrentProtection;

The ideal candidate will have estimatingexperience;

The ideal candidate will have some supervisoryexperience;

Must demonstrate the ability to understandcodes and practices related to the position;

Must demonstrate understanding and applyingbasic mathematics;

Candidate must have the ability to communicateeffectively and professionally with a diverse audience (customers, fieldworkers and management).

WorkingConditions:

Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Siteswithin Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to otherservices areas). This might include electric Substations, Transmission andDistribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisorsand client personnel.

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

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

PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communicationcapabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employeeto communicate effectively.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to outlined jobassignments.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonableaccommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties andsite visits.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, to perform office duties and travel whennecessary to off-site locations, including onshore and offshore facilities.

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

DrugFree Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace.Applicants are subject to drugscreen by urinalysis.

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

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration 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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