Senior Meter Engineer

Senior Metering & Controls Engineer

A major energy provider is seeking a Senior Metering & Controls Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced metering systems for large-scale interconnection and customer projects. This role is critical in ensuring metering infrastructure is accurate, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory and operational requirements.

Position Overview

As the energy landscape becomes more complex with the integration of distributed energy resources, renewable generation, and large-scale customer interconnections, this role provides technical leadership in designing and executing metering strategies that support both revenue assurance and grid reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Design & Implementation

   • Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of metering systems for interconnection projects, including traditional and renewable generation, distributed energy resources, and large commercial customers.
   • Develop and apply custom solutions for complex metering scenarios, including transformer loss compensation and multi-point metering schemes.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Standards

   • Ensure all metering systems meet applicable regulatory and operational standards (e.g., ISO/RTO markets, NERC BAL-005, utility tariffs).
   • Interpret and apply evolving compliance requirements to metering infrastructure and documentation.

3. Project Leadership

   • Manage and coordinate large-scale or technically complex metering projects from concept through execution.
   • Oversee project scope, schedule, and resource planning, including coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders.

4. Technical Expertise & Support

   • Serve as a subject matter expert on metering technologies, standards, and best practices.
   • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, field personnel, and external partners.
   • Lead investigations into metering discrepancies, data anomalies, and billing issues.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

   • Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, operations, regulatory, IT) and external entities (utilities, customers, vendors, regulatory agencies) to ensure alignment on metering requirements and solutions.
   • Present technical findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.

6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

   • Identify opportunities to enhance metering accuracy, reliability, and efficiency through new technologies and process improvements.
   • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments through active participation in industry groups and research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related applied science field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on metering, controls, or utility systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in the electric utility or energy sector.
• Familiarity with metering standards, codes, and safety practices.
• Background in nuclear energy systems (for roles involving nuclear facilities).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative technical solutions.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and compliance frameworks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated expertise in revenue metering and interconnection metering systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in utility metering practices.