Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.<h2>Position Summary:</h2>Perform single-phrase &amp; polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations. Perform troubleshooting and wiring, verification, on complex transformer-rated metering installations including Wholesale/Transmission deliveries and Plant metering. Perform Interchange Tie-Testing and witness testing with other electric utilities. Obtain date from metering equipment such as load profile date. Perform metering material handling duties.<h2>Basic/Required Contributions:</h2><ul><li>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 have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience</li><li>Valid Driver's License</li><li>Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction.</li><li>Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills</li><li>Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products.</li><li>Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant</li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations</li><li>Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters.</li><li>Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering.</li><li>Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters</li><li>Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc..</li><li>Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)</li><li>Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.)</li><li>Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Knowledge of service area within reporting location.</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions:</h2><ul><li>Safety is imperative</li><li>Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions</li><li>Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays</li><li>Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks</li><li>Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials</li><li>Construction sites and congested areas</li><li>occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket</li><li>Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus</li><li>Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution</li><li>Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work</li><li>Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision</li></ul>Travel RequirementsNot required<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>IBEW Local 962<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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Meter Technician

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.<h2>Position Summary:</h2>Perform single-phrase &amp; polyphase self-contained and transformer-rated metering work including installation, maintenance, testing and special meter investigations. Perform troubleshooting and wiring, verification, on complex transformer-rated metering installations including Wholesale/Transmission deliveries and Plant metering. Perform Interchange Tie-Testing and witness testing with other electric utilities. Obtain date from metering equipment such as load profile date. Perform metering material handling duties.<h2>Basic/Required Contributions:</h2><ul><li>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 have 3-5 years prior field work experience relevant to job description or comparable work experience</li><li>Valid Driver's License</li><li>Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction.</li><li>Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills</li><li>Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products.</li><li>Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant</li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Prior experience with electrical schematics, electrical troubleshooting and installations</li><li>Familiarity with watt-hour metering and associated equipment including installing, testing, troubleshooting and programming of meters.</li><li>Knowledge of Interchange Tie-Testing, Wholesale/Transmission metering and Plant Metering.</li><li>Knowledge of high-end metering installations including JemStar, ION, Q1000 and translate meters</li><li>Knowledge of Electric distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc..</li><li>Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet)</li><li>Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.)</li><li>Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Knowledge of service area within reporting location.</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions:</h2><ul><li>Safety is imperative</li><li>Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions</li><li>Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays</li><li>Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks</li><li>Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials</li><li>Construction sites and congested areas</li><li>occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket</li><li>Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus</li><li>Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution</li><li>Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work</li><li>Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision</li></ul>Travel RequirementsNot required<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>IBEW Local 962<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

Meter Technician

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