Engineer I or II - Metering Engineer

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

10h•$89,669 - $162,573•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is seeking a Metering Engineer to join their Methods and Materials team in Boise, Idaho. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate energy consumption data, which directly determines company revenue, by managing meter hardware and software systems, applying metering technology, and resolving problems for critical metering systems. The position requires operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative. The Metering Engineer will be responsible for developing technical specifications, guidelines, and work methods for electric metering systems, researching and approving new metering equipment, staying current with industry standards, programming revenue grade meters and communication systems, implementing quality controls, and providing consultation and training to various stakeholders. Additionally, this role involves planning and leading projects, acting as a liaison between departments, evaluating progress, exercising technical judgment, and managing budgets, timelines, and financial accountability for assigned projects. The position also requires interpreting and complying with regulations such as NESC, OSHA, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, EUSERC, and CAISO.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution OR Bachelor in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a P.E. license
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Knowledge of general engineering principles
Comprehensive, specific, and progressive knowledge related to discipline
Troubleshooting skills
Interdisciplinary skills
Communication, both oral and written skills
Computer and software use skills
Producing technical reports skills
Ability to manage and coordinate projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work both independently and on project teams
Ability to develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their potential for meeting company needs
Ability to analyze datasets and databases
Ability to draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of electrical engineering principles as they apply to metering design, layout, construction, and maintenance
Revenue meter programming principles and application including communications protocols (Modbus, RS232, Ethernet, modem, and RS485)
Advanced knowledge of electrical testing principles and processes
Electric utilities and their business environment knowledge
Safety practices and NESC, NEC, EUSERC requirements knowledge
Metering schematics including single-line and three-line diagrams knowledge
Troubleshooting and repair of high-end meter installations and metering test equipment
Programming and communication setup for Schneider Electric ION meters
Interpreting electric design/construction drawings including single-line and three-line diagrams
Independently organize and prioritize work tasks, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with meter applications, meter software and programs, and meter test equipment
Provide meter software, program, and meter technical training to field employees
Develop and implement meter quality control procedures and processes
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Engineer I – 0-2 years related experience
Engineer II – 2 or more years of related experience
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation
Previous experience applying electrical code (NESC and/or NEC)
Previous electrical metering experience along with experience programming and communication setup for Schneider Electric ION meters

Responsibilities

Developing technical specifications, guidelines, and work methods for the design and construction of electric metering systems
Researching and approving new metering equipment and materials
Staying current with industry standards, trends, and enhancements in metering equipment, materials, and tools, and make changes to improve safety, reliability, and/or efficiency
Programming revenue grade meters and associated communications systems
Implementing and improving quality controls to ensure revenue metering is accurate and timely
Providing consultation, guidance, and training to field employees, designers, customers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that proper electric metering design and construction practices are followed
Plan and lead projects, assignments and technical investigations
Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
Evaluate progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
Exercise moderate technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
Are responsible for budgeting, financial accountability and timelines on assigned projects
Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NESC, OSHA, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, EUSERC, CAISO, etc.