AMI/Metering Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Attractivate Consulting Solutions in Houston seeks an AMI/Metering Engineer to support advanced metering deployments for utility clients. This role covers the full data pipeline—from field devices to head-end systems and meter data management—as utilities refresh aging AMI fleets and expand smart-grid capabilities.

You will design, configure, and troubleshoot AMI head-end systems and MDM, coordinate deployments and firmware management, analyze data quality and network performance, and assist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience with AMI systems in a utility environment.
• Familiarity with metering communication networks (RF mesh, cellular, PLC).
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot AMI head-end systems (Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, Aclara, or similar) and MDM.
• Coordinate meter deployment, provisioning, and firmware management.
• Analyze meter data quality, communication network performance, and outage/restoration signals from AMI.
• Support integration between AMI, billing, OMS, and CIS systems.
• Participate in AMI 2.0 refresh planning and legacy meter decommissioning.
• Document system configurations and support field operations teams with technical issues.

Skills

AMI systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

MDM systems

Metering networks

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng / CS

Job description

We're seeking an AMI/Metering Engineer to support advanced metering infrastructure deployments and upgrades for utility clients. This role covers the full metering data pipeline — from field devices through head-end systems to meter data management — as utilities refresh aging AMI fleets and expand smart-grid capability.

Key Responsibilities

Support design, configuration, and troubleshooting of AMI head-end systems (Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, Aclara, or similar) and meter data management systems (MDM). Coordinate meter deployment, provisioning, and firmware management activities. Analyze meter data quality, communication network performance, and outage/restoration signals from AMI. Support integration between AMI, billing, OMS, and customer information systems. Participate in AMI 2.0 refresh planning and legacy meter decommissioning. Document system configurations and support field operations teams with technical issues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience with AMI systems in a utility environment. Familiarity with metering communication networks (RF mesh, cellular, PLC). Understanding of MDM systems and metering data standards. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a specific AMI head-end platform. Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements as applied to metering infrastructure. Familiarity with billing and CIS integration. Utility or consulting industry background.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Direct exposure to utility AMI 2.0 refresh programs. Collaborative, cross-functional project environment. Support for professional development and certifications.