Sr. Distribution Design Technician (2902)
EDG, Jackson, MS, United States
Overview
Industry Electric Utilities
Position: Sr. Distribution Design Technician
Req Code: 2902
General Location: Jackson
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Department: Electric Grid Services
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
Date Opened: 4/13/2026
Job Summary
Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Design and Estimating services to Electric Utility Clients on Distribution design projects and third-party joint use attachments. This position may require providing distribution engineering design for 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.
Responsibilities
P rocesses and responsibilities include 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 Client’s 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 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 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 Accommodations)
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
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
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. 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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Industry Electric Utilities
Position: Sr. Distribution Design Technician
Req Code: 2902
General Location: Jackson
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Department: Electric Grid Services
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
Date Opened: 4/13/2026
Job Summary
Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Design and Estimating services to Electric Utility Clients on Distribution design projects and third-party joint use attachments. This position may require providing distribution engineering design for 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.
Responsibilities
P rocesses and responsibilities include 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 Client’s 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 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 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 Accommodations)
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
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
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. 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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