Hawaiian Electric · 1 day ago
Meter Engineer I - Oahu
Hawaii, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expHawaiian Electric is a leading electricity provider in Hawaii, committed to meeting the needs of its employees and the community. The Meter Engineer I role involves providing engineering support in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of revenue meters and metering equipment, while also coordinating new technologies and ensuring system integrity.
EnergyRenewable EnergyClean EnergyEnergy Efficiency
Responsibilities
Provides engineering level technical support in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of all revenue and IP meters and metering equipment and power line carrier equipment
Performs on-site field visits
Administers the transition from electromechanical metering to programmable, electronic metering
Coordinates the implementation of new communication technology required for remote meter reading
Considers and analyzes new technologies and new innovative techniques
Reviews new meters for application on the Hawaiian Electric system
Reviews and confirms the correctness of revenue metering installations by verifying schematic drawings, equipment ratings, load considerations, and proper metering applications
Performs tests, analysis, troubleshooting and programming of all revenue meters and meter related equipment
Establishes and maintains adequate meter test and maintenance schedules and records
Provides professional engineering and technical support for power system operation and maintenance activities to maintain system integrity and service reliability
Coordinates the installation of assigned projects
Coordinates field metering implementation of new rate schedules, changes to existing rate schedules, and Demand Side Management metering requirements
Confers with Engineering, Operating Departments, Customer Service, Meter Reading, manufacturers, and customers on proper revenue meter equipment performance
Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on any faulty meter operation
Coordinates the design of specialized, non-standard metering installations such as the integration of Independent Power Producers and consolidated metering applications
Prepares operating instructions for new equipment, taking into consideration safety, efficient operation, and limitations of each equipment
Prepares test procedures and manuals to provide instruction and guidance to personnel
Plans, directs, and develops written reports on special tests or projects
Supports renewable and green initiatives and smart grid technologies
Supports One Company Substation & Meter Operations (SMO) across all service areas
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent of the degree in appropriate education, or equivalent experience
Thorough technical knowledge in digital logic, electronics, microprocessors, and electrical engineering fundamentals normally acquired through college engineering courses
Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)
Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence
Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment
Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and supervise work
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective supervisory/leadership and oral communication skills
Able to think logically to resolve technical problems in the field under adverse conditions
Must be able to work with people and be capable of assuming supervisory role when needed
A BS degree in engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of experience
Multiple (5-7) years of engineering experience working with revenue metering and metering equipment or IP metering, power line carrier equipment or Transmission and Distribution or Substation Engineering
Company
Hawaiian Electric
Hawaiian Electric delivers clean and secure energy solutions by using renewable and sustainable resources that is cost-effective.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
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Shelee Kimura
President and CEO
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