Engineering Technician - Electric

UGI Utilities, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc. seeks an engineering professional in Wilkes-Barre to assist in project management and engineering for electric distribution systems. Responsibilities include designing system expansions, resolving service issues, and participating in restoration efforts after storms.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of distribution line construction standards and relevant electrical codes with a preferred associate degree in Electrical Engineering. Join a company dedicated to safety and reliability in customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UGI's distribution line construction standards and methods.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations related to electric distribution work.
• Ability to adapt standard practices to unique customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Design expansions to the distribution system and produce necessary documents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service problems for customers.
• Assist in restoration of service due to storm damage or equipment failure.

Skills

Knowledge of distribution line construction standards

Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code

Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment

Ability to manage projects independently

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Requisition Number: 29735

Job Summary

To assist in the provision of engineering and project management focused on extending and preserving ED’s distribution system capability to serve both new and existing customers in a reliable, safe, timely, and economic manner. Resolve complex service problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design expansions to the distribution system to serve new customers and new load of existing customers. Meet with residential and small business customers or their agent(s) to identify their service requirements, explain ED's requirements, and process for extending service, and authorize new service entrance locations. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish the project, obtain the necessary right‑of‑way and permits, stake out the project in the field, deliver the design to C&M, and schedule the construction to be completed in time to meet the customer's needs.
• Identify and design small distribution system projects to improve the safety, reliability, and adequacy of service to existing customers. This includes secondary modernization, re‑sectionalizing, load balancing, transformer and recloser change out, and small distribution line conversion, relocations and end‑of‑life replacement projects. Produce the necessary design documents to accomplish these projects, obtain the required right‑of‑way and permits, stake out the project in the field, and deliver the design to C&M in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve service problems such as fluctuating lights, stray voltage, and adequate voltage. Meet with customers to resolve issues regarding clearance, location, and condition of ED facilities and other related matters. As required, produce the necessary design documents to accomplish these projects, obtain the required right‑of‑way and permits, stake out the projects in the field, and deliver the design to C&M in a timely manner.
• Assist in the restoration of service due to storm damage or equipment failure. Provide coverage for other technicians during their absence. Review all mapping updates resulting from work produced to assure accurate representation. Perform other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of UGI's distribution line construction standards, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code and National Electric Code. PA 1‑Call, and OSHA regulations pertaining to electric distribution work. Knowledge of UGI’s safety rules.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment & power requirements.
• Knowledge of UGI’s Electric Service Tariff.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to completion. Ability to adapt standard practices to meet unique customer needs.

Education and Experience

• An Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree is preferred. Extent of experience will be considered if education is not in‑line with the education requirement.
• This position recommends two (2) years of experience with increasing responsibility and skill level.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Employment Screening

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety‑sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.