Electrician (Union)

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Qualifications:

Applicants for this position must have the following qualifications:

A valid US driver's license. Be familiar with the latest edition of National Electrical Code (NEC). Familiarity with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in particular as applies to safety and NFPA 70E. Must be able to form, bend and route aluminum, EMT, rigid, and PVC conduits up to 2" in diameter per industry standards. Be capable of using the following test equipment:

• Digital VOM
• Analog
• Megger
• Signal Generator
• Pressure/Level/Flow Calibrator
• "Smart" Instruments
• Programmable Recorders
• Calibrators (4-20MA, etc.)
• Oscilloscope
• Voltage/Current Recorders
• Motor Testing Equipment

• Must be able to comprehend job specifications and engineering drawings to complete tasks.
• Required to work at heights and on roofs, using a ladder or scaffolding.
• Have a working knowledge of 120/208V and 277/480V 3 Phase, 4 wire voltage systems.
• Assist on medium voltage applications up to 7200V as required.
• Have working experience with general wiring practices as they apply to single and three phase motors and transformers, lighting fixtures, receptacles and instrumentation.
• Work with outside contractors, utility crews (electrical and telephone) and other company departments to solve problems.
• The ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics and to use the same in troubleshooting.
• An understanding of small air compressor systems and associated instruments and controls.
• A thorough working knowledge of motor starters (size 00-6) and their control systems. Ability to troubleshoot and correct problems as required. The ability to disassemble, clean, test, and reassemble a motor starter is required.
• Possess an understanding of AC variable frequency drives, DC Drives, programmable logic controllers and the ability to diagnose problems and repair equipment, where feasible. A strong electronics background would be helpful. Experience with motor operated valves a plus.
• Be familiar with emergency generators, transfer switches and 125 VDC battery systems.
• Understand, and have a working knowledge of electronics and various instrumentation signals (4-20 MA, 1-5 VDC, tachometers, capacitance, radar, etc.) and the ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• An understanding of protective relays, switch gear operation, and synchronous motor control at 2400V and above would be beneficial.
• A familiarity with satellite and radio communications equipment and S.C.A.D.A. systems is required.
• Proficient in the use of all electrical trade hand tools including hand held power tools, threading machine, hole coring machine.
• Be capable of working independently following written and verbal instructions.
• Shall be required to respond to emergency situations during off hours and available for overtime on short notice.
• Shall be capable of operating computers for Aqua's asset management system (currently Maintenance Connection) and basic programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Word. Successful candidate shall generate and complete work orders in Maintenance Connection system, and complete preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair checklist templates.

The hourly rate of pay is $46.24.

All employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022, will receive four dollars ($4.00) per hour less than the classification wage rate. The wage reduction will be returned in one dollar ($1.00) increases once a year over a four (4) year period. Employee will receive annual contract increases.

Applicants will be required to take a written test for this position.

All interested employees should apply during the posting period. Those union employees with one year or more in their current department will be considered first, if there are no successful candidates from this group, then union employees who have applied and have less than one year, will be contacted as applicants.

Applicants for this posting may access their personnel file only one time for up to one hour during the five-day posting period so they may review previous testing material.

Interested applicants can apply online through Workday, on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.