Metering Program Lead - AMI & Field Deployments

Alaska Power & Telephone Company; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Power & Telephone Company seeks a Metering Program Lead to own metering work across AP&T systems, with a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. This role travels to remote sites and works in the field as needed, coordinating ordering, configuration, and programming of meters and related equipment.

You will lead metering upgrade rollouts, develop standards, support Billing, and ensure compliance with NESC/NEC and state requirements, bringing strong project leadership and

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, testing of self-contained and instrument-rated 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 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.

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 AMI systems and work with Billing to validate meter data.
• Investigate revenue losses and ensure metering accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with metering standards, NESC, NEC and Alaska requirements.
• Lead metering upgrade projects including AMI deployments and retrofits.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, MIS, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide field support and travel to remote sites as needed.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical metering

Project coordination

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical/electronics engineering technology degree OR journeyman metering experience

Tools

Metering software tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Power & Telephone Company seeks a Metering Program Lead to own metering work across AP&T systems, with a home-based location in Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. This role travels to remote sites and works in the field as needed, coordinating ordering, configuration, and programming of meters and related equipment.

You will lead metering upgrade rollouts, develop standards, support Billing, and ensure compliance with NESC/NEC and state requirements, bringing strong project leadership and