Sr. Distribution Design Technician (2905)

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent is required
More than ten (10) years experience in a position that directly relates to the responsibilities above required
GDT and Ike Pole-Foreman required
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)

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Electrical Technology or Engineering Technology (or similar discipline) preferred
Candidates with two (2) or more years directly related experience may be considered with the Associates Degree as preferred, not required
Work experience with a Utilities
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
Estimating experience
Some supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Developing detailed distribution designs and cost estimates tailored to customer specific needs and timelines on the more complex project assignments
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.
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.)