Meter Specialist

Core & Main; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

50% travel within Virginia

Job summary

Core & Main’s Metering team in Virginia seeks a Smart Utility/Meter Specialist to support AMI/AMR and data-driven solutions. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with customer engagement, fieldwork and office support as you design and implement metering solutions for utilities.

This role involves 50% travel within Virginia, a base salary plus a 10% annual bonus, and a company vehicle. You will collaborate with utilities and contractors, lead product demonstrations, and help modernize

Qualifications

• Experience in metering or utility infrastructure projects.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for customers.
• Willingness to travel within Virginia and work in field.
• 2-3+ years in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for metering solutions with product knowledge and guidance.
• Deliver end-to-end metering solutions with meters, AMI/AMR, and data software.
• Lead demonstrations, training, and presentations for customers.
• Collaborate with sales to drive solution-based approach.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand existing accounts.
• Liaise between customers and internal teams and manage expectations.

Skills

Metering & AMI/AMR knowledge

Technical sales

Field engineering

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Tools

AMI/AMR platforms

Job description

Candidates may live anywhere within the state of Virginia

50% Travel within the state of Virginia (minimal overnights)

Base salary plus 10% bonus

Company vehicle provided so MVR will be run

Smart Utility/Meter Specialist-Virginia

Join Core & Main’s Metering team and play a key role in helping utilities modernize how they measure, manage, and optimize water and energy usage. This role blends technical expertise, customer engagement, and solution-based sales to support municipalities, contractors, and utility providers with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), automated meter reading (AMR), and data-driven technologies.

As a Meter Specialist, you will serve as the go‑to expert on metering systems, including meters, endpoints, network infrastructure, and software platforms that enable real‑time data collection, leak detection, usage monitoring, and system efficiency. You will partner closely with customers to design and implement solutions that improve operational visibility and long‑term infrastructure performance.

This is a hands‑on role that combines office‑based support with fieldwork, including system troubleshooting, product installation support, and customer training.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the technical expert for metering solutions, supporting both customers and internal sales teams with product knowledge, system design, and application guidance
• Partner with utilities and contractors to deliver end‑to‑end metering solutions, including meters, AMI/AMR systems, and data management software
• Support customers in troubleshooting system issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new technologies in the field
• Lead product demonstrations, training sessions, and presentations for customers, including operations teams and leadership stakeholders
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive a consultative, solution‑based sales approach focused on long‑term customer value
• Prospect and develop new business opportunities while expanding relationships with existing accounts
• Influence project specifications and help position Core & Main as a trusted partner in infrastructure modernization efforts
• Serve as the liaison between customers and internal teams, including engineering, vendors, and program management
• Assist with system installations, configurations, and commissioning of metering and data technologies
• Stay current on industry trends, including smart water technologies, data automation, and utility infrastructure advancements

What You Bring

• 2-3+ years of experience in metering, utilities, technical sales, or related infrastructure technology
• Working knowledge of water, wastewater, gas, or electric utility systems preferred
• Experience with AMI, AMR, or smart metering technologies is a strong plus
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, customer‑focused solutions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both field‑level users and executive stakeholders
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments

Why This Role Matters

Core & Main helps communities build and maintain critical infrastructure. In this role, you will directly support utilities in improving how they measure and manage resources, using technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and better decision‑making. From reducing water loss to enabling real‑time system insights, your work will have a direct impact on how communities operate and grow.