Engineering Technician Ii

Mechanicsburg, PA, United States

Job Description


UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company. The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.

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
Job Summary

To complete assigned engineering work, primarily involving the existing distribution system and facilities, to research and design potential additions and/or modifications to the distribution system utilizing budgeted and allocated resources in an effective, efficient, and professional manner, and in compliance with applicable Codes and Company policies and goals. Key deliverables will include design, job drawings, permit sketches with information for permit applications, cost estimates for projects, and create and process work authorization packages.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Generate and review construction/station drawings for the capital replacement and betterment projects. Place and incorporate responses to PA 1 Call\xe2\x80\x90Act 121 design requests into drawings. Draft sketches and plans necessary for state and local permits.
  • Research internal records via MapFrame, Design Manager, service line database, etc. for generating construction/station drawings. Conduct field visits to capture locations of existing above grade features.
  • Communicate and internally coordinate workload priorities with engineers and supervisor regarding the construction/station drawings.
  • Review roadway construction plans from state, municipalities, contractors and/or developers for conflicts and/or needed system maintenance to be done in coordination with proposed construction activities. Process PA 1 Call\xe2\x80\x90Act 121 design requests, as required.
  • Represent the Company at meetings with 3rd party consultants to convey expectations and verify adherence to the construction drawing standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Associate Degree in Engineering Technology and/or working knowledge and experience with CAD in gas pipeline installation and maintenance.
  • A general knowledge of, or aptitude in learning, the properties of natural gas as they relate to pressure and flow and of the principles which apply to gas facility construction and maintenance.
  • Aptitude in learning codes and standards such as all applicable Federal (DOT), State (PUC and PennDOT), local codes and Company policies and procedures, such as those found in the Gas Operations Manual (GOM).
  • Aptitude in learning new computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, and Company systems, such as Design Manager, Mapframe, DOJM, Fieldglass, PowerPlan, SAP and ArcGIS.
  • Familiarity with office workflow procedures and understanding of available resources such as maps and records, maintenance reports and timesheets and contractor bills.
  • Using vision and creative thinking to determine the best short-term and long-term manner to implement system upgrades.
  • Physically visiting field locations to determine obstacles to design and resolve any conflicts that arise during construction.
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
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.

UGI Utilities, Inc

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4345589
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned