Meter Relay Technician or Trainee

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vacation and sick leave

Pension

Holidays

Employee credit union

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) seeks a strong, team-oriented Meter Relay Technician or Trainee to install, test and commission, troubleshoot and maintain protective relaying systems and related equipment for reliable service.

The role requires completion of a three-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent utility experience, a high school diploma or GED, and may prefer a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Meter Relay Trainee: completed a three-year state-approved electrical apprenticeship or equivalent Electric Utility experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission meters and relays; review drawings and make field corrections.
• Test and calibrate relays, meters, transformers; record results and maintain equipment records.
• Develop and document test plans and procedures; read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Lead or assist in safe crew planning, tailboard discussions and job cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical theory

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

This position opens October 8, 2026, and closes Monday October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking a strong, team-oriented Meter Relay Technician or Trainee to install, test and commission, troubleshoot and maintain transmission, distribution, generation, and substation protective relaying systems and auxiliary equipment controls including voltage regulators, governors, synchronizers, revenue meters, reclosers, automatic transfer switches. This position is instrumental in maintaining reliable protection systems for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, add, or replace meters, relays, control circuits and telemetering equipment; review drawings and make necessary field corrections.
• Test and calibrate relays, ammeters, voltmeters, panel meters, current transformers, potential transformers, transducers, gauges, control circuits and other associated equipment. Record and evaluate results. Maintain equipment records.
• Utilize test equipment and test electrical devices and systems to determine suitability for service. Accurately record data, repair, adjust or calibrate equipment. Report condition or status as appropriate. Read and interpret electrical drawings: one-lines, three-lines, schematics, connection diagrams, etc. Develop and document test plans, results forms and work procedures as required.
• Assist Crew Leader in making suggestions to Electric Operations and Engineering personnel in the design and planning process.
• Assist Crew Leader in preparing cost estimate for future jobs.
• Lead or participate in the crew tailboard discussion so the crew can work safely and efficiently.
• Assist the Crew Leader in planning jobs and scheduling work.

What You’ll Bring

• Understanding of principles of electricity, basic math, wiring and connections and the ability to apply and teach this knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with teammates and those in other departments.

Work Schedule

4-10’s, Monday – Thursday 6:30AM- 5:00PM. Automated call out system, to call for emergency response and storm damage restoration.

Type and frequency of personal contact required (general public, customers, organizations, and EWEB employees)

Daily contact with EWEB employees and general public.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting hourly wage for the position is $70.4256 - $77.3908. The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step level and corresponding wage, based on previous experience, training, and knowledge.

• EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package –
• health care
• vacation and sick leave
• pension
• holidays
• an employee credit union

EWEB is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

Meter Relay Trainee: Must have completed a three-year, state-approved apprenticeship in an electrical discipline or equivalent Electric Utility experience.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Desirable education, experience, training and certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Valid driver license

Yes

Professional license or registration

None

Post-offer background check required

Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required

Yes

Post-offer drug test

Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/training required as a condition of employment, progression or advancement

Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card. If hired as a Trainee, must complete EWEB-approved three-year meter relay training program to attain journey status.

Please note

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB?

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values

• SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets.
• RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
• AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
• ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
• COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

Other Requirements

This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR - FREE CAMPUS POLICY

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.