Tucson Electric Power · 2 weeks ago
Metering Engineer I, II, III, IV
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expTucson Electric Power is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona. The Metering Engineer role involves providing engineering technical expertise in the Metering department, including design, project management, and technical support for metering projects and systems.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower Grid
Responsibilities
Designs Meter systems and related equipment required for effective monitoring and maintenance of electrical generation, high voltage transmission, distribution systems, and customer/industrial metering
Evaluates and recommends equipment and/or components available to meet project requirements or improve existing installations in a way which optimizes cost and reliability
Develop new Metering standards as necessary
Establish major project requirements for both regulated and non-regulated business activities
Provide technical evaluation of incoming equipment for trial inventory, and provide vendor bid evaluation, alliance review, and equipment specification evaluation
Assist the Engineering Management to develop O&M and Capital budget that are accurate and comprehensive and monitor them for adherence
Assist in departmental or interdepartmental training to assure proper operation and/or maintenance of equipment
Initiates job tasks (work orders) and tracks expenditures as may be required to complete project assignments. Leads formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and is able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office and field crews
External representation of section requirements, methods, and procedures
Communicates effectively with business peers, IT peers and vendors to solve business/technical problems and provide appropriate technical solutions
Provide technical support to field crews for Metering Services section priorities in line with the needs of T&D
Develop and update the software for the automated distribution capacitor program. Assist Engineering and Control Area Operation in the implementation and operation of the program and troubleshooting of problems
Check data from devices connected to a modem or network devices
Sarbanes Oxley and internal Auditing procedure documenting and compliance record keeping
Implement metrics that allow Meter trending for problem analysis and corrective action. Provide oversight of the data analysis and reporting of analysis
Implement procedures to allow for annual ACC data compliance and reporting. Assist in generating service orders to ensure compliance with annual ACC reporting
Provide support for other corporate divisions (UES) as requested by Supervisor
Provide oversight and implementation of the Metering reconciliation process and procedure
Track meter vendor software versions, meter program revisions, and meter firmware. Upgrade all systems and hardware required to implement upgrades as required
To supervise or perform metering design on new projects, equipment checkout and performance monitoring. Collect, evaluate, and provide equipment recommendations on a routine or as-needed basis
Continually increases personal understanding of utility business functions and processes
Report to designated Supervisor and perform various assignments as requested
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering, from an ABET accredited institution, with less than two (2) years professional experience in an engineering role
Must have basic understanding of C based programming languages and understanding of Database structure
Must have a basic understanding of modern cyber security best practices and network topologies
Minimum qualifications of Engineer I with two (2) or more years professional experience, or Master of Science degree from an ABET accredited institution
Shall have strong analytical capabilities and requires close supervision on new aspects of assignments
Acts as the technical project lead for assigned projects
Ability to estimate cost of various types of construction and installation
Physical equipment layouts and elevation drawings
Manufacture drawing review and approval
Develop specifications for construction of various projects
Create and modify devices setting files for design application
Creation of bill of material for project procurement requirements
Must be familiar with various communication network topologies, communications protocols and SCADA systems
Minimum qualifications of Engineer II with four (4) years or more professional experience in an engineering role with at least two years at an electric utility company or illustrate equal competency
Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time
Has developed good leadership skills and is fully comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others
Factory acceptance testing review and approval of results as a company technical representative
Develops procedure(s) for various functions within department's range of responsibilities with oversight
Develop facility studies for interconnection and operation customers
Ability to evaluate and implement changes that result in process or operating efficiency increases
Interpret Planning memo requirements for the development of project scope of work with technical, economic and sequencing of project all considered for an optimized design
Requires technical guidance and supervision on non-standard assignments projects
Minimum qualifications of Engineer III with six (6) years or more professional experience at an electric utility company in an engineering role or illustrate equal competency
Is able to work independently
Requires minimal supervision in project assignments and requires technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems
Time management, technical knowledge, and economic consideration are exhibited in all assignments
Capable of developing specifications for various equipment and construction practices
Basic technical leadership skills have been developed
Preferred
Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering, F.E. exam and registration is preferred
Arizona Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred
Benefits
401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees
Affordable individual and family health insurance plans
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Company
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to metro.
1001-5000 employees
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