Principal Meter Engineer

Socket.dev; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig seeks a Principal Meter Engineer to serve as the technical authority for revenue metering, overseeing design, programming, installation, testing, and certification of three-phase metering systems.

The role develops standards, procedures, and training, mentors engineers, and supports proposals while coordinating with clients and other disciplines. A four-year engineering degree is required, PE preferred, and US work authorization is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Qualified metering SME with proven ability to lead complex revenue metering projects.
• Experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning metering systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEC, ISO/RTO metering standards and tariffs.
• Ability to translate client requirements into engineering execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead metering project work across engineers and technicians.
• Serve as Client Team Lead for multiple metering clients.
• Develop technical scopes of work, estimates, and resource plans.

Skills

Metering expert

Client management

Engineering standards

Project leadership

Strong communication

Education

Four-year engineering degree

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SLD/3LD schematics

Meter configuration software (SEL, Schneider, GE, AMETEK)

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Principal Meter Engineer. This role serves as the firm's technical authority for revenue metering, leading the design, programming, installation, wiring verification, testing, troubleshooting, and certification of three phase revenue metering systems.

The Principal Meter Engineer develops design drawings and specifications, applies ANSI, IEEE, and ISO/RTO metering requirements, resolves complex metering and settlement data issues, establishes the standards, procedures, and training that guide our metering practice, and supports proposal development and estimating while advising clients and mentoring engineers and technicians.

As Ulteig's senior technical authority for metering, this role leads company-wide metering standards, advises the department on budget and quality best practices, and represents Ulteig's metering practice to clients and the broader industry.

What You'll Do

• Delegate and oversee metering project work across multiple engineers and technicians, completing select high-complexity tasks personally while coaching others to lead client and project meetings
• Serve as Client Team Lead for multiple metering clients, managing relationships and coordinating with SCADA, protection, and network disciplines.
• Serve as the technical authority for revenue metering design, programming, testing, commissioning, certification, and troubleshooting, and establish company standards, procedures, and training materials for each.
• Lead company-wide discussions on metering standards and apply owner design criteria across multiple clients
• Develop technical scopes of work, labor and equipment estimates, and resource plans for proposals, project opportunities, and budget preparation, including review of assumptions, exclusions, risks, and engineering execution strategies.
• Apply and interpret metering technical standards along with ISO and RTO metering requirements and tariffs when developing design documents and test procedures.
• Create or modify existing SLD & 3LD, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Design metering panels and oversee subcontractor assembly of panels
• Approve quality checklists and test plans and champion continuous improvement of the metering practice
• Prepare equipment and material purchase specifications and work with project management to select the proper metering equipment for each project application.
• Program, install, test, troubleshoot, and certify revenue and check meters and various electronic data recorders.
• Build standard meter programs for accurate revenue and real-time data, and develop complex programs for non-standard metering architectures requiring advanced loss compensation.
• Verify wiring and meter accuracy on commercial and utility-scale revenue metering installations, investigate metering problems, make repairs, and advise customers on solutions.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing of communication parameters and revenue data output of meters
• Train engineers and technicians on meter application installation and maintenance, including CT and test switch wiring for transformer-rated systems, field testing with portable test kits, and discipline-specific software.
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports
• Work independently in the field while coordinating with the client
• Advise the department on estimating, budgeting, and metering best practices

What We Expect from You

• Recognized metering subject matter expert with a record of presenting, publishing, or committee participation (IEEE, ISO/RTO working groups, or equivalent).
• Proficiency and working knowledge of revenue metering systems, with the capability to serve as the organization's metering subject matter expert.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, and NEC requirements applicable to revenue metering and instrument transformers.
• Proficiency with meter configuration software from major manufacturers such as SEL, Schneider, GE, AMETEK, and others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Ability to work well within a team in the office, meter shop, or in the field with co-workers and independently
• Strong attention to detail, with ownership of work quality, the ability to coach others to produce quality work, and a commitment to integrity and excellence.
• Able to read and trace AutoCAD engineering design drawings, including SLD, 3LD, logic diagrams, and DC schematics
• Experience with Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Copilot) and additional software knowledge depending on specialization.
• Familiarity with CAISO, ERCOT, and other ISO/RTO manuals, protocols, guides, and similar documentation is a plus.
• Four-year technical degree with an engineering background
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Industry committee membership and regular participation preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in revenue metering preferred.
• Ability to work permanently in the US required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards required
• Ability to travel nationwide to various project locations and for training (as needed)

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors® including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them. If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $170,300 - $230,400*Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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