Engineer I-Electric Substation & Metering

Wilkes-Barre, PA, US, 18706

Requisition Number: 28704

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.

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Job Summary

Provide engineering support in the expansion and modernization of Transmission/Distribution substations, and revenue and interchange metering systems. Maintain accurate control prints using AutoCAD software and support compliance maintenance and testing activities in the Metering and Substation departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the Metering department. This includes the Electric Division’s profile metering function and other large scale metering systems. Support of the profile metering function involves administration of the Electric Division’s PrimeRead system for managing customer load profile data, monthly field collection of customer load profile data, entry of data into the PrimeRead system, and interchange metering.
• Provide engineering support for the Substation department in the design, layout and construction of new substations and modifications/improvements to existing substations. Create and maintain current all substation control prints. This involves field verifications of modifications to control equipment and updating of control prints in AutoCAD.
• Assist in the operation of the Substation and Metering departments. Develop and provide training programs for field personnel, provide backup support for supervision of these workforces, and assist in monitoring workforce performance.
• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, testing and repair of substation equipment. This includes: assisting with equipment inspection and maintenance programs, diagnosis and repair of equipment failures, relay & DC control testing (NERC/RFC/PUC Compliance), selection and implementation of new test equipment/testing/troubleshooting techniques. Assist in equipment and/or storm-related emergencies.
• Provide engineering support for special projects as required. This includes but is not limited to Distribution Automation, Mobile-Up Dispatch, Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of substation design and layout
• Knowledge of switching procedures and safety-related work practices
• Knowledge of SAP applications (purchasing , expense reporting, invoice approvals), SAC (budgeting and authorizations), iTOA (Switching submissions), DOJM (work order system)
• Familiarity with of substation equipment, materials and inventory
• Knowledge of UGI compliance plans for federal and state regulatory agencies (NERC/RFC - PRC, PUC - I&M Standards)
• Experience in operating electrical test equipment (Digital Multi-meter, Megger, Oscilloscope)
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair defective substation equipment
• Computer proficiency and ability to apply and use software applications to prepare reports, create databases and perform and track equipment testing

Education and Experience

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Length of Experience: 0-2 years

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Scranton
Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre
Job Segment: Sustainability, Testing, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Construction, Energy, Technology, Healthcare, Engineering

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