Meter Relay Technician or Trainee

This position opens

October8, 2026,
and closes Monday October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking a strong, team-oriented Meter Relay Technicianor Trainee to install, test and commission, troubleshoot and maintain transmission, distribution, generation, and substation protective relaying systems and auxiliary equipment controls including voltage regulators, governors, synchronize rs,revenue meters,reclosers, automatic transfer switches.

This position is instrumental inmaintainingreliable protection systems for the community.

• Install, add, or replace meters, relays, controlcircuitsand telemetering equipment; review drawings and make necessary field corrections.
• Test and calibrate relays, ammeters, voltmeters, panel meters, current transformers, potential transformers, transducers, gauges, controlcircuitsand other associated equipment. Record and evaluate results. Maintain equipment records.
• Utilize test equipment and test electrical devices and systems todeterminesuitability for service. Accurately record data, repair, adjust or calibrate equipment. Report condition or status as appropriate. Read and interpret electrical drawings: one-lines, three-lines, schematics, connection diagrams, etc. Develop and document test plans, results forms and work procedures as required.
• Assist Crew Leader in making suggestions to Electric Operations and Engineering personnel in the design and planning process.
• Assist Crew Leader in preparing cost estimate for future jobs.
• Lead orparticipatein the crew tailboard discussion so the crew can work safely and efficiently.
• Assist the Crew Leader in planning jobs and scheduling work.

• Understanding of principles of electricity, basic math, wiring and connections and the ability to apply and teach this knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to workwith teammates and those in other departments.

4-10’s,Monday – Thursday 6:30AM- 5:00PM. Automated call out system, to call for emergency response and storm damage restoration.

Daily contact with EWEB employees and general public.

The starting hourly wagefor the position is $70.4256 - $77.3908. The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate steplevel and corresponding wage, based onpreviousexperience, training, and knowledge.

This position is subject to the terms, conditions, and benefits of EWEB's collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

Experience :
Meter Relay Trainee:

Must have completed a three-year,state-approved apprenticeship in anelectricaldiscipline or equivalent Electric Utility experience.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Desirable education, experience,training and certifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering .

Professional license or registration: None

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/trainingrequiredas a condition of employment,progression or advancement: Must obtain a First Aid/CPRCard.

If hired as a Trainee,must complete EWEB-approved three-year meter relay training program toattainjourney status.

Please note: Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visaat this time.

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