Electrical Engineer- Metering Systems Loc:Pittsburgh Area
100,000 - 200,000
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
- Design metering schemes for cogenerators, multi-location load analysis, and complicated rate structure tariffs, for the purpose of proper measurement of energy consumption and generation.
- Maintain regulatory compliance of annual in service testing and exchange programs, and ensure their completion in a timely manner.
- Provide technical expertise for software technology related to the Metering Services Organization.
- Review and approve meter recommendations prepared by lower rated personnel to ensure proper design of meter installations.
- Work collaboratively with Meter Services team members to identify and solve complex metering issues that impact customer billing.
- Coordinate, develop, recommend and justify implementation of new technology/metering equipment to provide improved operating efficiency, reduced operating costs, increased accuracy and reliability within corporate guidelines and budget allocations.
- Coordinate and oversee the procurement of field test equipment and appropriate regulatory agency certification and provide personnel training for field use to assure that company meters are calibrated accurately.
- Develop and implement company metering standards to ensure that proper metering designs are built according to applicable codes.
- Coordinate with the Training Department to provide the necessary training and training materials for engineering and field personnel on any new or existing policies, testing equipment and maintenance methods.
Education/Experience Required:
- Roles at this level require an ABET-Accredited Engineering degree.
Preferred:
- Electrical Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience in the utility industry with an emphasis on metering.
Skills/Abilities:
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, Microsoft office suite expertise, strong problem solving/analytical skills and good organization skills.
NOTE:
- This position will be filled at the Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III or Engineer IV level based on education and experience.
Decision Impact:
- Problems and issues faced are vague.
- Draws on past experience on a regular basis.
- Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.