LOCAL - Metering & Controls Engineer (Engineer II / III / Senior)
LOCAL - Metering & Controls Engineer (Engineer II / III / Senior)
Work Location: Deer Valley - Phoenix, AZ 85021
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm
- Overtime: Not required; limited OT available
Hybrid schedule: typically, 2 days onsite per week
- Light travel required (2–3 days/month for commissioning/site visits)
Contract: 6–12 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible)
Starting: $45 an hour (Depends on experience)
- Engineer II
- Engineer III
- Senior Engineer
Overview
We are seeking a Metering & Controls Engineer to support substation-level revenue metering projects (12kV and above), focusing on large customer interconnections, renewable energy projects, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This role sits within the Controls Engineering group and was created due to increased demand from interconnection and clean energy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and implement revenue metering solutions for utility interconnection and large customer projects
- Support renewable energy and DER/BESS interconnections
- Develop metering philosophy documents, schematics, and SCADA-related drawings
- Configure meters, perform loss compensation settings, and support testing/calibration activities
- Participate in commissioning, troubleshooting, and field/site visits
- Serve as a technical SME for complex metering and billing scenarios
- Collaborate with project teams, customers, meter shops, and engineering groups
Required Qualifications
Engineer II
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related applied science discipline
- 2+ years of engineering experience
Engineer III
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related applied science discipline
- 5+ years of engineering experience
Senior Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related applied science discipline
- 8+ years of engineering experience
Required Experience
- Hands-on experience with utility metering systems and revenue metering
- Experience with meter configuration, testing, and commissioning
- Knowledge of utility metering compliance and regulatory standards
- Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance
Preferred Qualifications
- Utility industry experience
- Experience with substations, interconnections, or large customer metering
- SCADA systems and metering schematic experience
- Schneider PowerLogic / ION platform experience
- Renewable energy or DER interconnection experience
- PE license preferred
Additional Details
- Candidates must pass background check and drug screening
- Clean driving record required (APS vehicle use required)