Lead Metering & AMI Programs (Remote Eligible)

Alaska Power & Telephone; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Travel reimbursement

Stock ownership options

Annual medivac insurance reimbursement

Company logo wear

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a Metering Program Lead to own metering work across our systems, with travel to remote sites up to 30%. The role supports billing, AMI deployments, and standardization of metering practices across AP&T. Remote-eligible with Alaska/PNW residence requirements.

You will oversee procurement, configuration, and testing of meters and related equipment, driving upgrades and ensuring compliance with NESC/NEC. Strong ownership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in electrical/electronics engineering technology or related field, OR equivalent journeyman-level metering/electrical experience
• Five or more years of hands-on electric metering experience — installation, configuration, programming, and testing of self-contained and instrument-rated (CT/PT) metering
• Working knowledge of CTs, PTs, and revenue metering accuracy
• Ability to interpret and apply metering standards, NESC, and NEC requirements
• Ability to self-motivate, manage time, plan projects, and communicate with other team members
• Ability to safely identify hazards and work around energized electrical equipment
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and metering/communication software tools
• Current passport and ability to travel to remote sites, up to 30% of workload
• Mental flexibility, willingness to learn unfamiliar parts of the job, and a positive attitude
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Specify, procure, and manage meters, CTs, PTs, and related metering equipment
• Configure and program meters and communication devices
• Develop and maintain metering standards including meter forms, settings, and documentation
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of metering systems
• Lead and document the meter audit program
• Support regulatory documentation requirements
• Support Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems
• Work with Billing to validate meter data and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate revenue losses and ensure metering accuracy
• Lead metering upgrade projects, including AMI deployments and retrofits
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, MIS, vendors, and contractors
• Support and provide guidance to metering personnel
• Provide field support and travel to remote sites as needed
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety procedures

Skills

Metering experience

Metering configuration

NESC/NEC knowledge

MS Office

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

Electrical engineering tech degree or related field

Journeyman-level metering experience

Tools

Metering software tools

Landis+Gyr/Aclara tooling

CT/PT knowledge

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone is seeking a Metering Program Lead to own metering work across our systems, with travel to remote sites up to 30%. The role supports billing, AMI deployments, and standardization of metering practices across AP&T. Remote-eligible with Alaska/PNW residence requirements.

You will oversee procurement, configuration, and testing of meters and related equipment, driving upgrades and ensuring compliance with NESC/NEC. Strong ownership and safety focus are essential.