Senior Meter Inspector

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 97,561 - 132,456; Full time

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Senior Meter Inspector to lead design drawings, meter programs, installation, testing and certification of 3-phase revenue meters.

The role requires a technical degree and 10+ years of revenue metering experience, nationwide travel, and proficiency with SLD/3LDs, wiring, and metering standards. Strong communication and mentoring skills, plus US work authorization, are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with engineering background or bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Metering Inspector certification preferred (ERCOT EPS, CAISO Authorized Inspector).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, review SLD/3LD, schematics and wiring diagrams for meters.
• Estimate labor/equipment for budgets; guide teammates.
• Prepare specifications for materials or equipment purchases.
• Program revenue and check meters and read data; mentor others.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and certify meters and data recorders.
• Develop and maintain metering standards, trainings, procedures and safety practices.
• Verify wiring and accuracy of meters for commercial/utility-scale sites.
• Investigate metering issues, perform repairs, advise solutions.
• Train engineers and technicians on meter installation using portable test kit.
• Design and review metering panels.

Skills

Revenue metering

Engineering drawings

Project coordination

Mentorship

Communication skills

Travel readiness

MS Office

Driver's license

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Two-year technical degree or Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Meter Inspector. The Senior Meter Inspector will be able to develop design drawings and meter programs. The Senior Meter Inspector will also 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 SLD & 3LD, schematics, and wiring diagrams as it relates to the meters.
• Estimate and/or review labor and equipment for project budget preparation purposes. 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. This includes creating standard meter programs to accurately read revenue and real-time data.
• Verify the wiring and meter accuracy of commercial and utility-scale revenue metering installations and assist others with wiring verification.
• Investigate the causes of commercial and utility-scale 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 all aspects of the installation and maintenance of the various types of meter applications in the field using a portable test kit.
• Design and review metering panels.
• Expert in standard discipline-specific software and provide training to others.
• Inspects new and existing meter panels to verify adherence to client requirements, applicable codes, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports.
• Frequently works independently in the field while coordinating with the client.
• Works safely in a professional and responsible manner and inspects and maintains safety compliance of field equipment. Including ladder use, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing tailboard safety checks.
• Share knowledge and present relevant topics to the team.

What We Expect from You

• Two-year technical degree with an engineering background or bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in revenue metering.
• Possession of a Metering Inspector certification/badge is preferred; examples include:
• ERCOT EPS Meter Inspector certification
• CAISO Authorized Inspector
• Ability to review and own multiple projects simultaneously and support other projects as needed while meeting deadlines by setting priorities and delegating work to others.
• Proven excellent communication, time management, attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills within a team in the office, meter shop, or in the field.
• Takes ownership of the quality of work.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor multiple individuals.
• Acts with integrity and pursues excellence in work.
• Proven ability to read, trace, modify, and create engineering design drawings, including SLD, 3LD, logic diagrams, and DC schematics as they relate to the meters.
• Experience with Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and additional software knowledge depending on specialization.
• 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.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in US.

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.

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.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $70.82-$96.15 Hourly
* 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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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