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What is the role of a Distribution Design Technician III (Part-Time) at EDG Inc?

The Distribution Design Technician III (Part-Time) position at EDG Inc is a Part-Time opportunity in the Engineering field.

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Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157, United States

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Distribution Design Technician III (Part-Time) job near me in Ridgeland, Mississippi at EDG Inc

EDG Inc
Distribution Design Technician III (Part-Time)

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Industry*Electric UtilitiesPositionDistribution Design Technician III (Part-Time)Req Code3069General LocationRidgelandPrimary ResponsibilitiesK-Temp Inc.

A Wholly-Owned subsidiary of EDG Inc.

Requisition Number: 3069

Job Title: Distribution Design Technician III

Date Opened: 10/23/2026

Location: Ridgeland

Industry: Electric Utilities

Department: Electric Grid Services

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 home days 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 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) required;
More than five (5) with less 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;
One year of on the job experience or formal training in a Graphic Tool design or electronic design software relating to the position or industry (e.g. GDT, Ike Pole-Foreman or Maximo) 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;
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 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.

OtherDrug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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