Metering & Controls Engineer

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: $55-$75/hr.

Schedule:

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

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

Driving Requirement:
Driving record screening required (role involves driving a company vehicle)

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.

• 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.

• Education + experience (based on level):
  Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s + 8+ years engineering experience
• 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.

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

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.