Electrical Engineer, Metering

AES•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer in Metering provides research, analysis, recommendations, and technical project leadership for metering initiatives. The role includes project management, such as evaluating bid proposals, assessing material needs, coordinating material delivery, and managing budgets. It provides technical assistance and guidance on 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; participates in meetings to provide technical guidance; and works with meter manufacturers on development and troubleshooting. The role collaborates with internal teams, develops and implements metering standards and annual improvement plans, and supports metering programs through software product specifications, development, testing, training, and product training. The engineer is expected to remain current with metering systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of experience in Power Utility Metering or 4 years in the Power Utility Industry.
Ability to lead people and achieve results through others, develop and motivate a team, and organize and manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently in a multitask environment and as part of a team.
Proficiency with general computer operations and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to plan with both short- and long-term focus.
Ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.
Support for diversity and conflict resolution.

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 on 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 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, software product specifications, development, testing, and training.
Participate in and contribute to product training.
Develop and implement annual plans to improve performance and effectiveness.