Senior Meter Inspector

Ulteig; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Senior Meter Inspector in the United States to lead the design, testing, and certification of 3-phase revenue meters. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, budgeting labor, and mentoring staff.

The role requires a technical engineering degree with at least 10 years of revenue metering experience, travel nationwide (focus on TX/CA), and a certification preference. Proficiency with MS Office and field safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with an engineering focus or a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Metering Inspector certification/badge is preferred (examples include ERCOT EPS Meter Inspector certification or CAISO Authorized Inspector).
• Expert in metering design concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and delegate as needed.
• Strong communication, time management, attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ownership of work quality and ability to coach and mentor others.
• Ability to read, trace, modify, and create engineering design drawings related to meters (SLD, 3LD, logic diagrams, DC schematics).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Ability to travel nationwide to project sites, with a focus on Texas and/or California; minimum travel 50%.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and review existing SLDs and 3LDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams related to meters.
• Estimate and/or review labor and equipment for project budgets; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Program revenue and check meters to account for complex system losses and read revenue and real-time data; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and certify revenue and check meters and various electronic data recorders.
• Develop, maintain, and review company metering standards, trainings, procedures, and safety practices; create standard meter programs to accurately read revenue and real-time data.
• Verify wiring and meter accuracy of commercial and utility-scale revenue metering installations and assist others with wiring verification.
• Investigate causes of metering problems, make repairs, advise customers on possible solutions, and assist others with meter troubleshooting.
• Conduct and provide guidance to less experienced team members on Factory Acceptance Testing of communication parameters and revenue data output of meters.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians on installation and maintenance of meter applications in the field using a portable test kit.
• Design and review metering panels.
• Leverage standard discipline-specific software and provide training to others.
• Inspect new and existing meter panels to verify adherence to client requirements, codes, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports.
• Work independently in the field while coordinating with the client.
• Maintain safety compliance of field equipment, including ladder use, lifting up to 50 lbs, and tailboard safety checks.
• Share knowledge and present relevant topics to the team.

Skills

Metering design concepts

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year engineering degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Meter Inspector. The Senior Meter Inspector will develop design drawings and meter programs, and implement meter programs, perform equipment installation, site wiring verification, testing, troubleshooting, and certifying 3-phase revenue meters.

What You'll Do

• Create, modify, and review existing SLDs and 3LDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams as they relate to meters.
• Estimate and/or review labor and equipment for project budgets; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Prepare and/or review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Program revenue and check meters to account for complex system losses and read revenue and real-time data; provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and certify revenue and check meters and various electronic data recorders.
• Develop, maintain, and review company metering standards, trainings, procedures, and safety practices; create standard meter programs to accurately read revenue and real-time data.
• Verify wiring and meter accuracy of commercial and utility-scale revenue metering installations and assist others with wiring verification.
• Investigate causes of metering problems, make repairs, advise customers on possible solutions, and assist others with meter troubleshooting.
• Conduct and provide guidance to less experienced team members on Factory Acceptance Testing of communication parameters and revenue data output of meters.
• Train and mentor engineers and technicians on installation and maintenance of meter applications in the field using a portable test kit.
• Design and review metering panels.
• Leverage standard discipline-specific software and provide training to others.
• Inspect new and existing meter panels to verify adherence to client requirements, codes, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports.
• Work independently in the field while coordinating with the client.
• Maintain safety compliance of field equipment, including ladder use, lifting up to 50 lbs, and tailboard safety checks.
• Share knowledge and present relevant topics to the team.

What We Expect from You

• Two-year technical degree with an engineering focus or a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Metering Inspector certification/badge is preferred (examples include ERCOT EPS Meter Inspector certification or CAISO Authorized Inspector).
• Expert in metering design concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and delegate as needed.
• Strong communication, time management, attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ownership of work quality and ability to coach and mentor others.
• Ability to read, trace, modify, and create engineering design drawings related to meters (SLD, 3LD, logic diagrams, DC schematics).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Ability to travel nationwide to project sites, with a focus on Texas and/or California; minimum travel 50%.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization with a culture focused on people—our clients and our employees—for over 80 years. We offer a flexible work environment, employee ownership, competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, a collaborative environment, and an innovative culture. Ulteig aims to transform critical infrastructure across Lifeline Sectors including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water.

We care about our team and support flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life. We strive to empower employees to build a workday that best suits their strengths. Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.