Electric Meter Tech Apprentice

Alliant Energy

Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40 - 48

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104023

Career Band

Apprentice

Job Code

J02519

Pay Range

$40.39 - $48.46

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Training Locations

Cedar Rapids Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the accuracy of electric meter testing and installation. Install test troubleshoot calibrate repair and maintain all types of electrical electronic and mechanical devices (i.e. conduit and electrical cabinets) and equipment used to measure the transmission and distribution of electric energy. This work may be performed on equipment that is either energized or de-energized as the occasion may necessitate to provide and maintain reliable safe and efficient service. Maintain operating and maintenance records as required.

What you will do

Maintain meter shop cleanliness and order by performing routine duties such as packing unpacking cleaning shipping material etc.
Install remove troubleshoot exchange and tests all types of electric metering devices (i.e. meters recorders pulse relays communication equipment and associated interfaces etc.). Metering devices specifically included are 480V self contained and 320 amp meters and automatic meter reading field equipment.
Install and maintain specialized metering for the purpose of measuring energy management data collection harmonic distortion transformer losses line losses bi-directional energy flow volt amp hours and interval metering.
Install remove troubleshoot exchanges and tests instrument transformers installations associated with electric metering. Testing includes validation of values associated with breakdown ratio polarity phase angle burden / admittance values etc.
Maintain Data Acquisition network to facilitate remote meter reading (i.e. MV-90).
Upgrades obsolete meter installations to meet current standards including the installation of conduit equipment and wiring to facilitate change.
Test calibrate and repair standard test equipment (i.e. Digital Voltmeters).
Construct install remove exchange and troubleshoot primary metering installations (i.e. substation inter tie etc.) as directed.
Connect archiving equipment such as recording voltmeters power quality analyzers etc. for information gathering and may assist with analysis.
Investigate customer complaints and metering tampering/diversions install locking and security devices as needed.
Diagnose and make repairs where no standard methods or specific directions are available.
Interpret wiring schematics and prints incidental to complex or non-standard jobs.
Assist in providing technical direction assistance and training to internal and external customers in the area of electric metering.
Work with Company personnel and confer with electrical contractors and inspectors as required on matters pertaining to service equipment and metering installations insure compliance with state local and Company regulations.
Invoke a stop work order if he or she becomes aware of a code or standard violation.
Perform post installation meter checks including operation of circuit analyzing equipment and interpreting results meter multiplier verification.
Maintain a satisfactory operating stock of meters metering equipment and service control devices for use within assigned territory. Ship and receive meters instrument transformers and other related items.
Use computer software for programming and reading electronic meters (including TOU and demand registers).
Perform customer complaint resolution tests and checks.
Bypass customer load when necessary using links or jumpers as applicable.
Work with customers to schedule a time to work at the customers premises.
Perform module (board level when possible) maintenance on solid-state meters.
Assist in storm work by following specific directions and communicating effectively with others.
Observing safety rules and practices encourage safe work behaviors and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors which may lead to accidents.
Verify multi gang sockets associated with multiple accounts in a given facility are wired correctly.
Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of Drug and alcohol abuse.
Perform other duties which are similar related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

Other Must satisfy minimum educational requirements as stipulated in the governing contract Required

Required Experience

Successful completion of an Electric Metering apprenticeship program

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge of electric utility system operations maintenance and construction practices.
Poses a working knowledge of the National Electric Code and Company Standards.
Demonstrate general knowledge of the customer billing system.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and color perception.
Be able to operate hand and power tools.
Be able to operate computer terminals to process meter and transformer records. Ability to use computer software programs (i.e. e-mail word processing spreadsheets and meter programs).
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the theory and applications in electric metering.
Demonstrate flexibility to shift focus as priorities change to support emergent assignments.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .

Posting End Date:

July 21 2026

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Lo...