Electrical Engineer, Metering

AES US•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer in Metering provides research, analysis, recommendations, and technical project leadership for metering initiatives and activities. The role includes project management, such as evaluating bid proposals, assessing material needs, coordinating delivery of materials, and budgeting. It provides technical assistance and guidance for computer systems, network environments, AMR and AMI infrastructure, MDM, MV90, and metering. The engineer prepares or reviews contracts, standards, and capital and O&M budgets; provides technical guidance and assistance in meetings; works with meter manufacturers on development and troubleshooting; and remains current on metering systems. The role collaborates with internal teams, develops and implements metering standards and annual improvement plans, supports metering programs and software product specifications, development, testing, and training, and contributes to product training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college and/or university.
Two years of experience within Power Utility Metering or four years within the Power Utility Industry.
Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
Ability to develop and motivate a team.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
Ability to function independently in a multitask environment and as part of a team.
Proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to plan ahead with both short- and long-term focus.
Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.
Supports diversity and resolving conflict.

Nice To Haves

Study emphasis in power.

Responsibilities

Provide research, analysis, recommendations, and technical project leadership for metering initiatives and activities.
Manage projects, including evaluating bid proposals, assessing material needs, coordinating delivery of applicable materials, and budgeting.
Provide technical assistance and guidance related to computer systems, network environments, AMR and AMI infrastructure, MDM, MV90, and metering.
Prepare and/or review contracts, standards, and capital and O&M budgets.
Participate in meetings to provide technical guidance, background, and assistance.
Work with meter manufacturers on development and troubleshooting issues.
Remain current with metering systems.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams to deliver on expectations.
Work with the metering team on O&M and capital budgeting.
Develop and implement new metering standards.
Assist with metering programs and software product specifications, development, testing, and training.
Participate in and contribute to product training.
Develop and implement annual plans to improve performance and effectiveness.