AMI Analyst

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station is seeking an AMI Analyst to ensure the high reliability of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Meter Data Management systems. You will bridge IT, utility operations and meters staff to optimize data delivery and security.

The role requires an Associate degree with two years of related experience, strong Excel/SQL/GIS skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies within 40 minutes. This on-site municipal position offers opportunities to influence public utilities.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science or related technical field with two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, GIS and data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of database and data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Train AMI metering staff in installation, operation, maintenance and testing of AMI equipment.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to optimize system performance with SCADA, Engineering and Metering teams.
• Assist in budget proposals for AMI upgrades and ensure compliance with city purchasing.
• Oversee and maintain meter read accuracy and data availability by billing cycle close.
• Track installation, removal and retirement of AMI meters to maintain asset inventory.
• Collaborate across departments to maximize AMI data utility for operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in applied science or related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

GIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

Under general direction of the Electric AMI Supervisor, the AMI Analyst ensures the peak operational reliability of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Meter Data Management (MDM) systems. This role acts as a critical technical bridge, maintaining seamless data connections between AMI and other vital utility systems, including OMS, GIS, CIS, and SCADA. The AMI Analyst collaborates across IT, Utility Customer Service, and Electric divisions to optimize customer usage data delivery, while providing essential technical training and support to AMI Metering Technicians.

1. Train AMI metering staff in the installation, operation, tracking, maintenance, and testing of AMI metering equipment; ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.
2. Coordinate cross-functionally across utility departments to optimize system performance and resolve issues; specifically, collaborate with SCADA to maintain the AMI communications network, partner with the Metering Foreman on three-phase AMI metering, work with Engineering to develop advanced power data analytics, and support the Energy division in resolving data-related customer inquiries.
3. Assist in the preparation of budgetary proposals for AMI system enhancements and technology upgrades, ensuring strict compliance with City purchasing requirements.
4. Oversee and maintain system wide meter read accuracy; evaluate system performance to ensure accurate consumption and demand data is available by close of each billing cycle.
5. Track and monitor the installation, removal, and retirement of AMI metering equipment to ensure accurate asset inventory and data integrity.
6. Collaborate with Engineers, SCADA, Utility Customer Service, GIS, and management to develop ways to best utilize AMI information to drive operational improvements.
7. Execute comprehensive system administration for AMI, MDM, and field programming platforms; direct the lifecycle maintenance, testing, and deployment of firmware upgrades and meter profiles to ensure optimal network performance and security.
8. Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, acting as the AMI Supervisor in their absence.

Required

Associate of Applied Science or a related technical field and two (2) years experience related to area of assignment; or a combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Driver License

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel, SQL, GIS and data visualization tools

Knowledge of database and data management principles

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Available for emergency response for AMI related issues. Must maintain a residence within a 40 minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in applied science or related field

Advanced computer application skills

Knowledge of utility billing, customer service, electric metering and/or RF (radio frequency) technologies

Special Requirements

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.