Metering Technician

Veolia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia seeks a metering Field Technician in New York to commission electrical and mechanical metering equipment in varied environments like commercial buildings and data centers. Candidates should have an associate degree in engineering/technology and 1-5 years of relevant experience. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. A comprehensive benefits package and a pay range of $29.00 to $33.00 per hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering/technology with 1-3 years experience in relevant field.
• Building management and control system experience is a plus.
• Metering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical and mechanical metering equipment.
• Prepare commissioning reports and submit to project manager.
• Perform physical testing of electrical/mechanical equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical building equipment

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technology

1-5 years experience as service technician

Tools

Multi-meter test instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Veolia is a leading energy management and consulting firm that supports its customers in making their energy more sustainable, reliable, and cost effective through energy management, engineering, and energy efficiency solutions. Veolia’s clients include real estate developers & property managers, data centers, biotech firms, financial and educational institutions, municipalities, manufacturers and telecommunications companies. For these entities Veolia provides energy related due diligence, power planning, utility coordination, commissioning, and power/commodity analysis/purchasing support as well as infrastructure development services including central plant and combined heat and power plant design and installation. Veolia is actively seeking an energetic and self‑motivated professional to join our mission critical team as a metering Field Technician.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environment and will have the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Commissioning of electrical and mechanical metering equipment in a variety of environments, including:
  • Commercial Real Estate office buildings
  • Mission critical facilities (e.g. data centers)
  • Central boiler and chiller plants
  • Small power generation and cogeneration stations (up to 100 MW)
• Identify, understand and assemble required documentation, drawings, and data from clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Complete building‑specific commissioning reports.
• Submit progress reports and commissioning meeting notes to the project engineer facility manager.
• Perform physical testing of electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic network programming & troubleshooting.
• Take field measurement with the use of multi‑meter test instrumentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associate degree in engineering / technology with 1-3 years of experience in preferably electrical/mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, plant operations, or related field; OR
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience as service technician, controls installer, commissioning agent with experience in building controls, test and balance, design, construction and/or maintenance of building systems.
• Building management and distributed control system experience a plus.
• Metering experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable with common electrical, mechanical, and controls‑related building equipment, including:
  • Uninterruptible power supplies
  • Low and medium‑voltage electrical switchgear
  • Automatic transfer switches
  • Static transfer switches
  • Power distribution units
  • Backup generators
  • Gas turbines
  • Reciprocating engines
  • Steam turbines
  • Selective catalytic reduction systems
  • Chillers (electric, absorption, and steam‑driven mechanical)
  • Boilers (steam and hot water)
  • Heat recovery steam generators
  • Pumps
  • Air handling units
  • Computer room air conditioning units
  • Computer room air handlers
  • Cooling towers
  • Building management systems
• Organized, detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, energetic, problem solver.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $29.00 to $33.00 per hour.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.