Advanced Metering Engineer I/II
 Jackson Electric Membership Cooperation | |
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 United States, Georgia, Jefferson | |
| 850 Commerce Road (Show on map) | |
 Oct 29, 2026 | |
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JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION POSITION DESCRIPTION ADVANCED METERING ENGINEER I POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide for the collection of electric metering information including energy, demand, voltage, and power quality metrics through the administration of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), the Meter Data Management (MDM) systems; to achieve accurate and reliable meter information in support of billing of the Cooperative members; to provide information identifying power quality, reliability, or distribution loading problems; to coordinate with vendors and others within the cooperative on resolving problems, making improvements, or performing upgrades to the advanced metering infrastructure and systems; to assist in the engineering plans, programs, and procedures necessary for the orderly expansion of the Cooperative distribution system; and to work and communicate in a team oriented environment in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cooperative. MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. EDUCATION: Require Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Prefer a Degree in Electrical Engineering. Prefer significant progress toward EIT certification and undergraduate curriculum, including engineering related to the field of electrical power distribution and transmission. Require ITS certification within one year of the date of hire in the position. EXPERIENCE: Require one year of responsible electrical distribution experience involved in engineering design and layout for the expansion of the electric distribution system, power requirements, and related specifications and codes. Prefer experience in metering, AMI, MDM, or data analytics. KNOWLEDGE: Require a thorough knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles, including three-phase power calculations, electrical rotating machines, transformer theory, and AC and DC circuit analysis. Require a working knowledge of electrical metering principles, communications technologies, databases, and project management. Prefer a working knowledge of the application of engineering principles and practices involved in the design and layout of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and RUS Specification and construction assemblies. Require the ability to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities. SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills, excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the skills necessary to provide effective guidance, training, and direction to employees. Require the ability to evaluate problems and requirements and plan systems and courses of action which will achieve a consistent, coordinated, improving level of engineering and operations results; effectively direct and coordinate team projects; develop and maintain good morale; devise means of securing maximum efficiency relative to personnel and equipment; apply research and study for evaluating activities; keep abreast of developments in the electric distribution industry particularly in meter reading technology; plan and prepare programs and budgets and evaluate results toward their accomplishment. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS: Reports to: Manager of Metering Directs: None Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and cooperative spirit. External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the general public, and other external contacts to assure positive results. This position is primarily sedentary work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with inspection; requires ability to hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions; and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide electronic metering information through administration of the AMI and MDM systems. Stay current on technologies including electric meters, meter reading equipment, radio communications and protocols, data backhauls and digital communications, related computer systems, and the interrelationships of these systems. 2. Provide Operations Analytics or reporting and maps identifying power quality, reliability, or distribution loading problems using metering information. Assist and coordinate with Engineering and Operations in the identification of the root causes of problems and assist in the identification of solutions or improvements to the distribution system design and operation. 3. Facilitate meter related work utilizing the field service representatives to perform activities related to maintaining meter reading quality, meter system upgrades, or enhancing the functionality of the AMI system. 4. Provide project management services for assignments as directed. Functions include but are not limited to the following: identifying goals, planning, evaluating, organizing, making recommendations, implementing, training, and controlling. Additional responsibilities may include project or program maintenance, management, and support to appropriate users. 5. Provide technical expertise and functional knowledge of projects assigned. Act as intermediary between users and vendors of the AMI and MDM systems, resolving issues and performing system upgrades as required. 6. Coordinate as necessary between different functional areas including Field Services, Information Technology, Technical Services, Billing, and GIS to complete tasks and update ongoing programs. 7. Develop working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, common distribution equipment, typical system problems, and solutions. Develop a thorough understanding of engineering economics and comparative value of alternative solutions. Prepare evaluations and recommendations as assigned. 8. Develop a thorough knowledge of Jackson EMC distribution specifications, National Electrical Safety Code requirements. Be familiar with design and layout of work orders and standard electric service requirements. 9. Provide technical and engineering support to personnel in System Engineering department, to other departments and districts as assigned or requested. Provide engineering support during emergency outage situations. 10. Review assignments of assigned personnel to ensure that work conforms to established engineering standards, procedures, and methods. Perform all personnel related functions in areas assigned. 11. Maintain a working knowledge and follow the best safety practices set forth in the Cooperative's Safety Manual. 12. Attend and participate in annual meeting as required or directed. 13. Perform such other duties as may be required or directed. GRADE: MSP-8 ************************************************************************ JACKSON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION POSITION DESCRIPTION ADVANCED METERING ENGINEER II POSITION OBJECTIVES: Provide for the collection of electric metering information including energy, demand, voltage, and power quality metrics through the administration of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), the Meter Data Management (MDM) systems; to achieve accurate and reliable meter information in support of billing of the Cooperative members; to provide information identifying power quality, reliability, or distribution loading problems; to coordinate with vendors and others within the cooperative on resolving problems, making improvements, or performing upgrades to the advanced metering infrastructure and systems; to assist in the engineering plans, programs, and procedures necessary for the orderly expansion of the Cooperative distribution system; and to work and communicate in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of the Cooperative. MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. EDUCATION: Require a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Prefer a degree in Electrical Engineering. Prefer EIT certification and undergraduate curriculum including engineering related to the field of electrical power distribution and transmission. Require coursework in Distribution Engineering and Overcurrent Protection. Require ITS Certification. EXPERIENCE: Require five (5) years of responsible electrical distribution experience involved in engineering design and layout for the expansion of the electric distribution system, power requirements, and related specifications and codes. Prefer experience in metering, AMI, MDM, or data analytics. KNOWLEDGE: Require a thorough knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles including three-phase power calculations, electrical rotating machines, transformer theory, and AC and DC circuit analysis. Require a working knowledge of electrical metering principles, communications technologies, databases, and project management. Prefer a working knowledge of the application of engineering principles and practices involved in the design and layout of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and RUS Specification and construction assemblies. Require ability to pursue a continuous program of self-development both inside and outside of work hours in furthering his/her knowledge to develop in the job and accept increasing responsibilities. SKILLS: Require effective leadership skills, excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work in a team environment. Require the skills necessary to provide effective guidance, training, and direction to employees. Require the ability to evaluate problems and requirements and plan systems and courses of action that will achieve a consistent, coordinated, improving level of engineering and operations results; effectively direct and coordinate team projects; develop and maintain good morale; devise means of securing maximum efficiency relative to personnel and equipment; apply research and study for evaluating activities; keep abreast of developments in the electric distribution industry particularly in meter reading technology; plan and prepare programs and budgets and evaluate results toward their accomplishment. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONDITIONS: Reports to: Manager of Metering Directs: Others only as assigned or directed Internal: Actively participates within the Cooperative team environment to develop supportive relationships essential to the success of the functions of this position, achieving the results expected and encouraging throughout the organization the concepts of teamwork and cooperative spirit. External: Develops and maintains supportive relationships with member/consumers, the general public, and other external contacts to ensure positive results. This position is primarily sedentary work; requires visual acuity in machine operation with inspection; requires the ability to hear, talk, and perform repetitive motions; and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the needs of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment document. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
GRADE: MSP-9 | |