Advanced Metering Engineer I/II

Jackson Electric Membership Cooperation; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION seeks an Advanced Metering Engineer I to collect metering data via AMI/MDM systems and support reliable billing for cooperative members.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred) and progress toward EIT, with knowledge of three-phase power, meter reading tech, and data analytics. Some experience in metering or AMI is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in electrical distribution systems; AMI/MDM or data analytics preferred.
• Must pursue ITS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide electronic metering information through AMI/MDM systems and related tech.
• Produce analytics, reports, and maps identifying power quality and distribution loading issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

ITS certification within 1 year

Job description

JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ADVANCED METERING ENGINEER I

POSITION OBJECTIVES

To provide for the collection of electric metering information including energy, demand, voltage, and power quality metrics through the administration of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), the Meter Data Management (MDM) systems; to achieve accurate and reliable meter information in support of billing of the Cooperative members; to provide information identifying power quality, reliability, or distribution loading problems; to coordinate with vendors and others within the cooperative on resolving problems, making improvements, or performing upgrades to the advanced metering infrastructure and systems; to assist in the engineering plans, programs, and procedures necessary for the orderly expansion of the Cooperative distribution system; and to work and communicate in a team oriented environment in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cooperative.

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

EDUCATION

Require Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Prefer a Degree in Electrical Engineering. Prefer significant progress toward EIT certification and undergraduate curriculum, including engineering related to the field of electrical power distribution and transmission. Require ITS certification within one year of the date of hire in the position.

EXPERIENCE

Require one year of responsible electrical distribution experience involved in engineering design and layout for the expansion of the electric distribution system, power requirements, and related specifications and codes. Prefer experience in metering, AMI, MDM, or data analytics.

KNOWLEDGE

Require a thorough knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles, including three-phase power calculations, electrical rotating machines, transformer theory, and AC and DC circuit analysis. Require a working knowledge of electrical metering principles, communications technologies, databases, and project management. Prefer a working knowledge of the application of engineering principles and practices involved in the design and layout of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and RUS Specification and construction assemblies. Require the ability to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities.

SKILLS

Require effective leadership skills, excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the skills necessary to provide effective guidance, training, and direction to employees. Require the ability to evaluate problems and requirements and plan systems and courses of action which will achieve a consistent, coordinated, improving level of engineering and operations results; effectively direct and coordinate team projects; develop and maintain good morale; devise means of securing maximum efficiency relative to personnel and equipment; apply research and study for evaluating activities; keep abreast of developments in the electric distribution industry particularly in meter reading technology; plan and prepare programs and budgets and evaluate results toward their accomplishment.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS

Reports to: Manager of Metering

Directs: None

Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and cooperative spirit.

External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the general public, and other external contacts to assure positive results.

This position is primarily sedentary work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with inspection; requires ability to hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions; and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide electronic metering information through the administration of the AMI and MDM systems. Stay current on technologies including electric meters, meter reading equipment, radio communications and protocols, data backhauls and digital communications, related computer systems, and the interrelationships of these systems.
2. Provide Operations Analytics or reporting and maps identifying power quality, reliability, or distribution loading problems using metering information. Assist and