UGI Utilities, Inc.

Engineering Technician III-Electric

LocationWilkes-Barre, PA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition Number: 25792

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page .

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!


Job Summary

Primarily responsible for the day-to-day activities associated with the implementation and management of the Company Owned Service Transition Program including budget administration. Manage the company’s lighting program including street and outdoor lighting. Serve new and existing customers by expanding and maintaining the ED distribution system. Identify and design small system improvement and reliability projects. Oversee the Fault Indicator Maintenance program. Assist with office and field data gathering for the Accident Case Program, as required.


Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the Electric Division’s Company Owned Service Transition Program. Manage all aspects including customer outreach, contractor procurement, quality and payment, tracking program activity and preparing annual reports. Managing electrical contractors and bid documents for relating to the COS program.
As UGI Electric Division's street lighting technician, contact customers regarding installation, updating, and removal of both street lighting and area (outdoor) lighting. This includes all field work related to the design layout, preparing contracts, and issuing all related work orders. Work includes large installation that are commonly marketed through written proposals to the customer. Prepare company construction authorizations for large lighting installations. Manage Municipal lighting accounts. Prepare and bid out the yearly re-lamping contract.
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, clearance issues, 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. Trouble shoot and resolve service issues such as fluctuating lights, stray voltage, and inadequate voltage.
Oversee the Fault Indicator Maintenance Program. Assist the main Electric Division’s Accident Case representative with the Accident Case Process, as required. This Accident Case Process work involves field review of facility to gather information about the accident, use of all UGI systems containing pertinent information, and assisting with Cost Package development. Also, work with clerical group for gathering information.
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.
Knowledge of the UGI contractor/procurement process and the ability to develop a comprehensive scope of work.
Knowledge of end use electrical equipment including lighting, electric machinery, and other electric apparatus.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to deal with the public and represent the company in a professional manner. Ability to organize and deploy resources effectively.
Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to completion. Ability to adapt standard practices to meet unique customer needs.
Knowledge of UGI internal systems such as SAP, DOJM and other systems.


Education and Experience

A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Business 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.

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
disability plans
401(k) matched savings plan
paid vacation
company stock purchase program
wellness programs
tuition reimbursement
paid parental leave
paid volunteer time
adoption assistance

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

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.

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