Meter Inspector

Ulteig; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Meter Inspector to understand design drawings, implement meter programs, and certify 3-phase revenue meters. The role involves field work, installing and testing meters, and mentoring junior staff in installation and maintenance of meter applications.

The candidate will read engineering drawings (SLD/3LD), use standard software, and travel nationwide (50%+), with focus on Texas and California. A technical engineering background and metering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with an engineering background or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Metering Inspector certification/badge preferred (e.g., ERCOT EPS Meter Inspector, CAISO Authorized Inspector).
• Advanced understanding of metering design concepts.
• Ability to travel nationwide with focus on Texas and/or California (min. 50% travel).
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

Responsibilities

• Modify SLD & 3LD, schematics, and wiring diagrams for meters.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, certify revenue/check meters and data recorders.
• Program revenue and check meters and read real-time data with assistance.
• Verify wiring and meter accuracy for commercial and utility-scale installations.
• Investigate metering problems, perform repairs, and advise customers.

Skills

Metering concepts

Coaching

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Two-year technical degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Portable test kit

Job description

The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Meter Inspector. The Meter Inspector will understand design drawings, implement meter programs, equipment installation, site wiring verification, testing, troubleshooting, and certifying 3-phase revenue meters.

What You'll Do

• Create and/or modify SLD & 3LD, schematics, and wiring diagrams as it relates to the meters.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and certify revenue and check meters and various electronic data recorders.
• Program revenue and check meters to account for complex system losses and read revenue and real-time data with assistance.
• Verify the wiring and meter accuracy of commercial and utility-scale revenue metering installations with minimal support.
• Investigate the causes of commercial and utility-scale metering problems, make repairs, and advise customers on possible solutions with minimal support.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing of communication parameters and revenue data output of meters.
• Train and mentor engineers or technicians on all aspects of the installation and maintenance of the various types of meter applications in the field using a portable test kit.
• Assemble metering panels.
• Use standard discipline-specific software and provide training to another technician.
• Inspects new and existing meter panels to verify adherence to client requirements, applicable codes, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports.
• Frequently works independently in the field while coordinating with the client.
• Works safely in a professional and responsible manner and inspects and maintains safety compliance of field equipment. Including ladder use, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing tailboard safety checks.

What We Expect From You

• Two-year technical degree with an engineering background or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Possession of a Metering Inspector certification/badge is preferred; examples include:
• ERCOT EPS Meter Inspector certification
• CAISO Authorized Inspector
• Advanced understanding of metering design concepts.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management, attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills within a team in the office, meter shop, or in the field.
• Takes ownership of the quality of work.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor one individual.
• Acts with integrity and pursues excellence in work.
• Able to read and trace engineering design drawings, including SLD, 3LD, logic diagrams, and DC schematics as it relates to the meters.
• Experience with Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialization.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Ability to travel nationwide to project sites, with a focus on Texas and/or California.
• Minimum 50% travel.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

Additional Opportunity Details

• Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $58.00-$78.50 Hourly.
• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.