Meter Technician

Duke Energy Corporation

Meter Technician installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing Duke Energy electrical metering systems. Supporting complex utility, transmission, plant, and customer metering operations.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in metering work, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transformer-rated metering systems. Proficient in utilizing mobile work management systems and ensuring compliance with NERC-CIP standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transformer-Rated Metering InstallationInterchange Tie-TestingElectrical TroubleshootingMobile Work Management SystemsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Electrical SchematicsBasic Electrical PrinciplesWatt-Hour MeteringTesting and Programming of MetersBasic Math SkillsCommunication ProtocolsDNPMODBUSLoad Profile Data AnalysisElectric Distribution Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsJemStarIONQ1000Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9)Duke ApplicationsMaplinkCBISPowertrackTelecommunications Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseNERC-CIP Compliance

Industry Keywords

Self-Contained MeteringTransformer-Rated MeteringWholesale/Transmission MeteringPlant MeteringField Work ExperienceElectronics Engineering TechnologyElectrical Engineering TechnologyComputer Engineering TechnologyCommunications TechnologyService Area Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform single-phase and polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work, including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations
Troubleshoot, wire and verify complex transformer-rated metering installations, including Wholesale/Transmission deliveries and Plant metering
Perform Interchange Tie-Testing and witness testing with other electric utilities
Obtain data from metering equipment, such as load profile data
Perform metering material handling duties
Work outside in varying weather conditions and around energized electrical apparatus
Drive daily and occasionally stay overnight
Complete daily work via mobile laptops in trucks
Handle testing equipment and materials by squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds
Work at construction sites, in congested areas and occasionally at elevated heights from ladders, platforms or buckets
Maintain frequent customer contact, including conflict resolution
Participate in scheduled call-outs, extended workdays and weekend work for projects or emergency restoration
Work with limited direct supervision while performance is monitored through remote technologies and audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or higher degree from an accredited tech school or college in electronics engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, computer engineering technology or communications technology, OR 3–5 years prior field work experience relevant to the job description or comparable work experience
Valid Driver's License
Effective written and verbal communication skills for customer and team interaction
Knowledge of basic electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills
Familiarity with basic computer operations and ability to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products
Ability to pass background screening to become NERC-CIP compliant
Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations
Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment, including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters
Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering
Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters
Knowledge of electric distribution systems, including different service types and voltages
Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) and Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS and Powertrack
Prior experience with telecommunications devices, including wireless, cellular, RS 232/474 and Ethernet
Prior experience with communication protocols, including DNP and MODBUS
Demonstrated problem-solving and general troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of the service area within the reporting location
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits