Summary
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Take a senior engineering role supporting next-generation advanced metering infrastructure within a large electric utility environment. You’ll validate and test metering hardware and systems, troubleshoot integration issues, collaborate with engineering teams and vendors, and help prepare technologies for field deployment. Regular onsite work is required.
Highlights
Long-term contract through November 2027, competitive hourly compensation, hybrid flexibility, and hands-on responsibility for validating and deploying next-generation smart metering technology in a large utility environment.
Description
Compensation
Location: Westminster, CA
Pay Range: $63.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, Contract | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contract Duration: Through November 2027
Work Type: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday & Thursday, with additional onsite days as needed
📍 Must be willing to work onsite in Westminster, CA
‼️ ONLY W2 – NO CORP TO CORP – NO 3RD PARTIES
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior AMI Engineer to support the validation, testing, and deployment of next-generation Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0) solutions within a large-scale electric utility environment.
This position will work closely with internal engineering and operations teams as well as external metering vendors to validate metering hardware and functionality, support system integration and testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and prepare AMI technologies for field deployment.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with AMI, smart metering, smart grid technologies, system testing, and utility metering environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support technical validation of AMI 2.0 metering solutions, including hardware and system functionalityConduct functionality and hardware specification testing of qualified metering solutionsSupport integration and system testing of AMI technologies and grid management applicationsCollaborate directly with metering vendors on solution development, technical issues, and product enhancementsEvaluate AMI system interoperability and technical feasibilityTroubleshoot metering technologies, customer applications, and field toolsSupport deployment and troubleshooting of AMI 2.0 technologiesParticipate in AMI 2.0 Field Test pilots supporting foundational use casesIdentify and resolve technical issues discovered during testing and deployment preparationDevelop procedures, technical documentation, and job aids for Field Technicians and Meter Operations teamsSupport field readiness and pre-deployment activitiesCoordinate with engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and other cross-functional stakeholdersSupport change management activities associated with AMI 2.0 deployment
What You'll Be Working On
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0)Smart meters and metering systemsSmart grid technologiesMeter hardware validation and testingAMI interoperabilityIntegration and system testingGrid management applicationsField testing and pilot deploymentsMeter Operations and Field Technician readinessWireless communication technologiesUtility IT and systems integrationVendor-developed metering solutions
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience with metering systems, smart grid technologies, or closely related engineering environmentsStrong understanding of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systemsExperience with smart meters or utility metering technologiesStrong understanding of AMI interoperability concepts and standardsExperience with hardware, functionality, integration, and/or system testingExperience working within laboratory or technical testing environmentsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExperience working with cross-functional technical teamsAbility to work effectively with external technology or metering vendorsStrong technical documentation skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills
Electric utility industry experienceSmart grid or grid modernization experienceUtility operations knowledgeAMI field deployment experienceExperience supporting Field Technicians or Meter OperationsExperience with AMI pilot or field-testing programsKnowledge of wireless communication protocolsIT and enterprise systems integration experienceGrid management system experienceVendor coordination experienceChange management experience within a technical deployment
