
Philadelphia Gas Works
About Philadelphia Gas Works
Since February 8, 1836, when the first employees of the newly formed Gas Works lit forty-six lights along Second Street, PGW has been serving the fine people of Philadelphia 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Today PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country. We manage and maintain a system of over 6,000 miles of gas mains and service pipes that deliver an annual 78 billion cubic feet of safe, reliable natural gas to our 500,000 customers each year.
Make Your Move to PGW
At PGW, we take pride in being part of the solution for America’s future, burning the cleanest fossil fuel available, reducing pollution and keeping jobs, business and energy resources here in America. Join us and be a part of an award-winning team:
- Create energy solutions
- Support and promote natural gas technologies
- Help protect and sustain our environment
- Work together with city, state and federal agencies
Your Job, Your Benefits
PGW employees can choose from a variety of benefit plans to best meet their individual needs. We offer packages from Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice, Aetna and Keystone HMO, as well as prescription and dental plans.
Comprehensive Benefits Programs
These are just a few of the extra benefits you can enjoy as a valued PGW employee:
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Company Sponsored Pension Plan (Five-year Vesting)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- PGW Employees’ Credit Union