Associate Meter Engineer
Trimark Associates, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Folsom • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Reviews metering single-line and three-line diagrams for accuracy and compliance with established metering standards.
- Provides design input and redlines to engineering, project management, and metering teams.
- Learns to interpret and apply the CAISO BPM for Metering and other utility metering rules.
- Supports the programming, testing, and verification of solid-state meters under supervision.
- Learns to perform transformer burden testing, phasor analysis, and loss compensation calculations.
- Assists with documentation development and redlines for metering configuration and electrical diagrams.
- Works with meter technicians in the field to learn installation and commissioning of metering systems.
- Verifies Modbus and DNP point scaling and performs basic validation checks for data accuracy.
- Develops proficiency in troubleshooting communications, wiring issues, and programming errors through guided support.
- Records test data, completes work orders, and updates internal documentation systems.
- Practices safe work habits in high-voltage environments and follows company safety protocols.
- Participates in technical training sessions, including manufacturer courses (ION, Elster, etc.), internal Trimark training, and industry meter schools.
- Provides support for meter-related service tickets in collaboration with Client Care and internal departments.
- Begins learning to configure RIGs and associated telemetry equipment for CAISO meter data reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field required.
- 0–2 years of experience working with electrical systems or metering preferred.
- Familiarity with single-line and three-line electrical drawings and AC/DC power fundamentals.
- Strong analytical skills with a desire to grow in power metering and utility compliance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; basic knowledge of ION Setup or similar metering tools a plus.
- Valid driver’s license: up to 40% travel required.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K Match
- Student Loan Assistance
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral Bonus
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Gym Access (Folsom office)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
metering standardstransformer burden testingphasor analysisloss compensation calculationsModbusDNP point scalingtroubleshooting communicationswiring issuesprogramming errorsdata validation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdesire to growcollaborationdocumentation developmentsafe work habits
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering