Electrical Technology Instructor — Power Distribution & Controls

UTI Trade School; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for you and your family

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Vision, Dental

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute in Exton, PA seeks an Electrical Technology Instructor to lead hands-on demonstrations in troubleshooting, service panel upgrades, wiring layouts, and conduit bending. You will translate real-world experience into lessons that spark understanding and confidence.

You will mentor learners, emphasize safety, and collaborate with education partners to keep curriculum current with industry standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of practical field experience required.
• Journeyman/Licensed Technician or NCCER Certified Instructor a plus.
• Power distribution, branch circuits, conduit bending, lighting design, service upgrades, load calculations, troubleshooting multi-phase commercial setups.
• Clear, patient instruction and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on demonstrations in troubleshooting, service panel upgrades, wiring, lighting layouts, and conduit bending.
• Guide students through diagnostic thinking and safety practices.
• Mentor learners one-on-one and help scope projects.
• Collaborate with education partners to refine and align curriculum with industry standards.
• Champion a culture of safety from PPE to lockout/tagout.

Skills

Teaching/mentoring

Safety training

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Patience & empathy

Education

Journeyman/Licensed Technician

NCCER Certified Instructor

Associate or Bachelor’s in related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shape the next generation of electriciansPicture your day starting in a modern lab, safety briefing at the ready, tools laid out, and a group of motivated learners who can’t wait to see how you bend conduit to a perfect offset or calculate a service load the right way. As our Electrical Technology Instructor, you’ll translate real-world experience across residential, commercial, and industrial settings into lessons that spark understanding and confidence.What your day looks likeLead hands-on demonstrations in troubleshooting, service panel upgrades, branch circuit wiring, lighting layouts, and conduit bending.Guide students through diagnostic thinking—why a breaker trips, how to balance phases, where a voltage drop hides.Collaborate with education partners to refine and build curriculum that reflects current industry standards and trends.Mentor learners one-on-one, helping them scope projects, practice safe work habits, and elevate craftsmanship.Champion a culture of safety from PPE to lockout/tagout—safety first, always.Compensation and schedule$36.00–$38.00 per hour with OT possibilitiesWeekends OFFTraining and benefitsPaid TrainingTuition Waiver: After 6 months, enjoy a tuition waiver for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses.Paid Time Off: Competitive programs including Vacation, Sick, Flexible, and Holiday time.Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parents.Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage through ASPCA.Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility begins the first of the month following completion of one full month of employment.What you bringEducation: High school diploma or GED.Experience: 5 years of practical field experience required (teaching experience not counted toward the 5 years). Journeyman/Licensed Technician, NCCER Certified Instructor, or an associate/bachelor’s in a related field is a plus.Technical Mastery: Power distribution, branch circuits, conduit bending, lighting design, service upgrades, load calculations, and troubleshooting single- and multi-phase commercial setups.Communication: Clear, patient instruction and strong interpersonal skills.Patience & Empathy: You meet learners where they are and help them reach the next level.About UsIt’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours… Come and be a part of our legacy!