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Electrical Engineer

Location:

Wilkes Barre, PA, US, 18711

Company: UGI Utilities, Inc

Remote Options:

Requisition Number: 24256

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 ourUGI Corporate sustainability page (https://ugiesg.com/) .

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

Distribution Engineer designing three phase and single-phase overhead lines, single phase underground lines, transformer loading calculations, and routine pole replacements and designs. These designs include primary, secondary, and new customer services. Other tasks include designing commercial and residential lighting systems and ensuring customer satisfaction, locating, and resolving underground faults, and programming/ installing smart fault indicators for distribution automation. These duties include writing up job estimates and project managing.

LTIIP infrastructure project design, budgeting, forecasting, and managing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and lay out identified large distribution improvement projects ﴾line additions, rebuilds, and relocations﴿ including production of design packages, bid procurement and cost estimates.

• Meet with customers and identify their service requirements, design and layout line extensions and produce project design packages and cost estimates. This includes the Electric Division's large project lighting system's installs and removals. Assist in the management of outdoor development designs, municipal, commercial, and residential contracts, and maintenance programs.

• Perform special projects and other related engineering functions including assist preparing and administering the department budget, shadow higher grade engineers, prepare customer load sheets and assist in restoring service to customers after storms and other system trouble.

• Support the Company’s make-ready construction program by acting as an interface between field crews and the engineering firms to ensure design goals are met and construction issues are addressed.

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 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.

Education and Experience

• A BS 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.

  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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