Job Details

Job Title – Metering & Controls Engineer (Revenue Metering)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Deer Valley area) — Hybrid/Flex (typically 2 days onsite/week)

Duration – 6–12 months (possible extension/conversion)

Pay Rate - $45 – 75/hr.

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM (40 hrs/week)

Travel: Light (approx. 2–3 days/month; mostly day trips)

Pay Rate (based on level):

• Engineer II: $45–$50/hr.
• Engineer III: $50–$55/hr.
• Senior Engineer: $55–$75/hr.
• Driving Requirement: Driving record screening required (role involves driving a company vehicle)

Overview

Dexian is supporting a utility client in Phoenix, AZ seeking a Metering & Controls Engineer (Engineer II–Senior level) to support substation-level revenue metering (12kV and above) with a focus on interconnections for large customers and clean energy projects (including BESS). This is a newly created contract role due to increased volume/complexity of renewable and interconnection work.

What You'll Do

• Design, configure, and implement revenue metering solutions for interconnection, PPA, and large customer projects (including renewables).
• Create metering philosophy documents, high-level schematics, and SCADA-related drawings.
• Perform detailed drawing reviews at project milestones (30/60/90/IFC).
• Configure meters, develop installation and loss compensation settings, and partner with the meter shop on test plans/calibration.
• Support project execution and site commissioning, including troubleshooting billing accuracy issues and performing field/site visits.
• Act as a technical SME for complex metering scenarios, collaborating with customers, project teams, and controls engineering.

Required Qualifications (non-negotiable)

Education + experience (based on level):

• Engineer II: Bachelor's in an approved Engineering/applied science discipline (ABET/IEA/MRA) + 2+ years engineering experience
• Engineer III: Bachelor's + 5+ years engineering experience
• Senior Engineer: Bachelor's + 8+ years engineering experience

And:

• Hands-on experience with revenue metering systems (configuration, testing, commissioning).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards/compliance for utility metering.
• Ability to independently solve complex metering challenges and provide technical guidance.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Utility industry experience (substation, interconnection, large customer metering).
• SCADA experience and high-level metering schematics.
• Familiarity with Schneider PowerLogic / ION metering platforms.
• PE license.
• Experience with renewable energy / DER interconnections.

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