Meter Technician

**Important Application Submission Information** In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. **Basic/Required Contributions:** --------------------------------- * 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 * Valid Driver's License * Effective Written and verbal communications skills necessary for customer and team interaction. * Knowledge of basic/electrical principles and demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills * Familiarity with basic computer operations and able to run common application programs such as Microsoft Office Products. * Ability to pass background screening to become NERCI-CIP compliant **Desired Qualifications:** --------------------------- * 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 distributions systems, e.g. different services types and voltages * Knowledge and experience working with Mobile Work Management Systems (SS9) application as well as other Duke applications such as Maplink, CBIS, Powertrack, etc.. * Prior experience with telecommunications devices (i.e. Wireless, Cellular, RS 232/474, ethernet) * Prior experience with communication protocols (ie DNP, MODBUS, etc.) * Demonstrated problem solving and general troubleshooting skills. * Knowledge of service area within reporting location. **Working Conditions:** ----------------------- * Safety is imperative * Work environment is normally outside in varying weather conditions * Driving is required on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays * Daily work received and completed via mobile laptops in trucks * Squatting, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds is required to handle testing equipment and materials * Construction sites and congested areas * occasional work at elevated heights from a ladder, platform or bucket * Most work performed around energized electrical apparatus * Frequent customer contact often involving conflict resolution * Subject to call out, extension of day, and weekend work for scheduled projects or emergency restoration work * Performance is monitored and evaluated through remote technologies and audits with limited direct supervision ****Travel Requirements**** Not required ### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No ### Represented/Union Position USW Local 7202 ### Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. [Privacy](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy) [Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form) [Terms of Use](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use) [Accessibility](https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility)