The nature of the role will include:

• This position will become the in-house subject matter expert on AES Indiana meters / metering equipment deployed; from residential, C&I, solar and generation metering. 
• Be the in-house subject matter expert with all metering programs, software specifications, development, testing of new equipment and training.
• Provide research, analysis, recommendations, and technical project leadership for initiatives and activities.
• Perform project management which may include evaluating bid proposals and assessing meter and equipment material needs.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to the technology metering team.
• Prepares and/or reviews contracts and standards.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to provide technical guidance, background, and assistance.
• Work with meter manufacturers and vendors on development & troubleshooting issues.
• Remains current with all metering systems.
• Effectively collaborate with internal teams to deliver on expectations.
• Work with the metering management team on budgeting meters and equipment and supports the Company in evaluation, procurement and forecasting of new meters, instrument transformers, and new AMI network equipment.
• Works with L&G and the technology metering team SMEs to support data requests that involve meter program changes.
• Develop and implement new metering standards.
• Participate in and contribute to product training. 
• The Meter Engineer will learn all ANSI standards as they pertain to metering and ensure AES Indiana is following these standards.
• Directs and/or supports the activities of others in the department, as they perform various activities including installation or checkout of new metering and AMI network equipment, meter programming, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, etc.
• Provides direct assistance to the electronic metering technicians in programming, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of various meters, metering software, and metering instrument transformers.  This includes setting up correct meter configurations and applicable test procedures for test equipment, analyzing customer installation specific diagnostic data, and recommending corrections as needed.
• Develops engineering processes and testing procedures impacted or driven by changes in metering configurations and firmware, AMI head end application releases, newly discovered hardware and/or firmware defects, field investigations, etc.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited college and/or university. Study emphasis in power is preferred.
• Two years related experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to get results through others.  Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a short and long-term focus.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to work with and advise a variety of personnel including engineers, management, contractors, supervisors, consultants, laborers, etc.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. 
• Supports Diversity and Resolving Conflict

This position is on-site Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm