Meter Specialist/Engineer
Description
Meter Engineer / Associate Meter Engineer / Meter Specialist
DESCRIPTION
Primary job location is at the General Services Headquarters in Forest Park, GA. This position will be filled as a Meter Engineer, Associate Meter Engineer, or Meter Specialist depending on the skills, education, and experience qualifications of the successful candidate.
NOTE: Relocation assistance may be provided.
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Metering Services Engineering Manager and is primarily responsible for engineering projects. These projects may include design and development, product testing, quality assurance or special projects. This position will also cross-train with Field Personnel including Interchange Meter Specialists responsible for interchange metering, intra-tie metering, Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) load metering, substation metering, and generation/IPP metering.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for application engineering, specifications and testing of meters/meter systems including electronic meters, instrument transformers, data communications interfaces including AMI, Ethernet LAN/WAN or wireless radios on meter products ranging from residential customers up through commercial, industrial, generation and bulk power systems.
Advanced meter data analysis and verification including AMI data, pulse data, SCADA, energy logs and MV90.
Software quality, performance and compatibility testing including electricity meter vendor application software, meter firmware and related configuration files for correct operation and billing accuracy.
Product testing of revenue meters and systems.
Understand and interpret relevant industry standards and specifications including ANSI C12, UL, NEMA, IEEE, etc.
Coordinate work with various organizations and stakeholders.
Project manage engineering projects.
Must communicate to other departments and work well with personnel at all levels to be affective in this position.
Maintain documentation files and records for all projects relating to electricity metering product approvals including design, development, and testing activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or industrial) from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
In lieu of technical degree, candidate may qualify with a minimum of five (5) years of specific electric metering experience including meter programming, calibration/testing, application of instrument transformers and intimate knowledge of electric metering products.
Preferred Experience Requirements:
Prior experience working with electric utility high-end metering including meter calibration/testing and substation equipment.
Experience with a broad range of electricity meters and vendor software packages including AMI smart meters and high-end meters such as Sensus iConA, Honeywell (Elster) A3, Aclara I-210 c, Schneider ION 8300/8500/8600, Landis Gyr Focus/Elite, etc.
Experience with associated meter software packages including Maxcom, ION Enterprise, 1132COM, 1132PROG, Metercat, Metermate, FlexNet Utility.
Experience with electric utility system components such as revenue meters, SCADA/RTU, transducers, instrument transformers, generating plant systems, substation systems, RS-232/RS-485/DNP3/IP communications preferred.
Able to demonstrate excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Ability to develop and analyze drawings, blueprints, one-lines, schematics, specifications, proposals, and any other necessary project documentation.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Broad knowledge of electricity meters, meter software packages and meter systems.
Must be able to perform accurate engineering calculations of power system quantities and metering values.
Ability to schedule and prioritize work.
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Detail oriented.
Ability to analyze and solve problems to make sound and timely engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices.
Behavioral Attributes:
Must be able to work safely.
Exhibit a high degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and professionalism.
Detailed, dependable, flexible, and innovative.
Effective communications with stakeholders, team and management.
Must be a team player.
Must be customer focused.
Other:
Travel which may include overnight trips (based on business needs) - could be up to 25% of time.
Valid driver's license required and a safe driving record.
Must be comfortable working alone and able to lift 70 lbs.
Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook ( Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower ), Twitter ( Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower ) and Instagram ( Instagram.com/ga_power ).
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Forest Park
Operating Company: Georgia Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Gen Svc Hqtr Forest Park - 62 Lake Mirror Road (62FORESTPARK)
62 Lake Mirror Road
Forest Park, 30297
Req ID: GPC2008583
