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Lead Engineer /

Electric Metering Specialist Position Type:

Full-time (Field & Shop)

Location:

Primarily shop-based with required field travel to customer locations

Reports To:

Manager - Technical Services Role Summary We are a premier provider of advanced metering products, services, and solutions exclusively serving the electric utility sector, including investor-owned utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives. We are seeking a Lead Engineer / Electric Metering Specialist to drive our technical operations. In this role, you will lead hands-on technical work, supervise and mentor our shop technicians, and deliver high-quality training to both internal teams and utility customers.

Key Responsibilities Technical & Field Services Equipment Management:

Commission, program, test, repair, and troubleshoot a wide range of utility metering products (self-contained and transformer-rated meters, sockets, CTs/VTs, test switches, AMI accessories, and meter-shop test equipment).

Advanced Diagnostics:

Systematically diagnose root causes of equipment issues across hardware, wiring, settings, communications, or utility processes.

Compliance Documentation:

Document comprehensive as-found and as-left technical results to provide utilities with audit-ready records.

On-Site Support:

Travel to utility meter shops, substations, and active project sites for product start-ups, warranty work, and contract servicing.

Leadership & Training Shop Supervision:

Plan, assign, and review daily workflows for shop technicians while strictly enforcing quality control and safety standards.

Internal Mentorship:

Train company technicians on product lines, specialized software, and standard testing procedures.

Customer Training:

Deliver classroom, lab, and field-based technical training to utility meter shop staff, testers, and engineers.

Sales Collaboration:

Support the sales team by providing technical scoping, product expertise, and startup validation.

Qualifications & Experience Required Experience:

5+ years of dedicated electric metering experience within a utility meter shop, field group, or a metering manufacturer/service company.

Leadership Skills:

Proven track record of leading, supervising, or formally training other technicians.

Communication:

Ability to break down complex metering concepts and explain them clearly to both journeymen and engineers.

Credentials:

Valid driver's license with the ability to consistently clear background checks, driving record reviews, and utility site-access clearances.

Continuous Learning:

Willingness to travel and attend advanced offsite product, software, and technical training

Preferred Education:

Technical certificate or Associate degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.

Certifications:

Journey-level meterman background.

Technical Depth:

Direct experience working with major utility meter/AMI platforms and automated shop test systems.

Industry Background:

Prior experience working for a manufacturer, distributor, or contract service firm dedicated to electric utilities.

Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person