Distribution Design Technician II (Part-Time)

EDG Inc Distribution Design Technician II (Part-Time) K-Temp Inc. AWholly-Owned subsidiary of EDG Inc Job Opening Details Industry: Electric Utilities Position: Distribution Design Technician II (Part-Time) Req Code: 3072 General Location: Metairie Location: Metairie Department: Electric Grid Services Employment Type: Part-Time (Up To 25 Hours Per Week) Part-Time Available: Yes FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt Requisition Number: 3072 Job Title: Distribution Design Technician II Date Opened: 10/23/2026 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 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. W Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for developing detailed distributiondesigns and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines 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.). Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) High School Diploma or the equivalent isrequired; Associates degree in Electrical Technology orEngineering Technology (or similar discipline) required; More than one (1) with less than five (5)years experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilitiesabove required; Candidates with two (2) or more yearsdirectly related experience may be considered with the Associates Degree aspreferred, not required; One year of on the job experience or formaltraining 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 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; 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). Working Conditions Work is primarily conducted in company or home office settingand may require travel Project Construction Sites within Utility Companyservice area (may require occasional travel to other services areas). Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution 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. Physical Requirements (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 andresponsibilities 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. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr EDG Inc