Metering Technician – Electrical Field Specialist

Duke Energy; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Metering Technician to perform single-phrase and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing, and special meter investigations. You will troubleshoot and wire complex metering installations and participate in Interchange Tie-Testing with utilities.

Required qualifications include an associate degree or 3–5 years field experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in electronics/engineering tech or related field; or 3–5 years field experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Strong written and verbal communication for customer and team interactions.
• Familiarity with basic electrical principles and math.
• Proficient with common computer applications (MS Office).
• Ability to pass background screening for NERC CIP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform metering work including installation, maintenance, testing and investigations.
• Troubleshoot wiring and metering installations and verify transformer-rated metering.
• Work with interchanges, tie-testing, and witness testing with electric utilities.
• Handle metering materials and data from meters and load profiles.

Skills

Effective communication

Electrical knowledge

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associates degree in electronics/electrical/communications tech

Tools

SS9

Maplink

Powertrack

CBIS

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Metering Technician to perform single-phrase and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing, and special meter investigations. You will troubleshoot and wire complex metering installations and participate in Interchange Tie-Testing with utilities.

Required qualifications include an associate degree or 3–5 years field experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills.