Distribution Design Technician II

Req Code 3055

Industry Electric Utilities

Position Distribution Design Technician II

Location Ridgeland

Requisition Number 3055

Job Title Distribution Design Technician II

Date Opened 10/20/2026

Remote Work Allowed Yes

Department Electric Grid Services

Employment Type Full-Time Regular

FLSAExemption Non
- Exempt

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship No

Responsible for providing Distribution Engineering Designand 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 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 ork 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 amatrix environment and have superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

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 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 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 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 (Construction Report, etc.).

High School Diploma or the equivalent is required;

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) required;

More than one (1) with less than five (5) 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 aUtilities

The ideal candidate will have course work oron 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, fieldworkers and management).

Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas).Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel.

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

May be at more…