Meter Relay Technician or Trainee

This position opens October 8, 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 Technician or 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 in maintaining reliable protection systems for the community.

• Install, add, or replace meters, relays, control circuits and telemetering equipment; review drawings and make necessary field corrections.
• Test and calibrate relays, ammeters, voltmeters, panel meters, current transformers, potential transformers, transducers, gauges, control circuits and other associated equipment. Record and evaluate results. Maintain equipment records.
• Utilize test equipment and test electrical devices and systems to determine suitability 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 or participate in 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 work with 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 wage for the position is $70.4256 - $77.3908. The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step level and corresponding wage, based on previous experience, training, and knowledge.

• EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package –
• health care
• vacation and sick leave
• pension
• holidays
• an employee credit union

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

Meter Relay Trainee:
Must have completed a three-year, state-approved apprenticeship in an electrical discipline or equivalent Electric Utility experience.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

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Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card. If hired as a Trainee, must complete EWEB-approved three-year meter relay training program to attain journey status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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