Associate Meter Engineer

Description The Associate Meter Engineer is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, configuration, and validation of metering systems within the CAISO service territory and other Local Regulatory Authorities (LRA) or utility service areas. This position focuses on learning and applying core metering knowledge while supporting experienced engineers and meter technicians with system reviews, documentation, and installation support. The Associate Meter Engineer will assist with field implementations, including installing and verifying revenue-grade meter and communication systems, and will develop a working knowledge of relevant CAISO and utility metering requirements. The role includes significant hands-on learning with guided mentorship and structured training. Responsibilities Reviews metering single-line and three-line diagrams for accuracy and compliance with established metering standards. Provides design input and redlines to engineering, project management, and metering teams. Learns to interpret and apply the CAISO BPM for Metering and other utility metering rules. Supports the programming, testing, and verification of solid-state meters under supervision. Learns to perform transformer burden testing, phasor analysis, and loss compensation calculations. Assists with documentation development and redlines for metering configuration and electrical diagrams. Works with meter technicians in the field to learn installation and commissioning of metering systems. Verifies Modbus and DNP point scaling and performs basic validation checks for data accuracy. Develops proficiency in troubleshooting communications, wiring issues, and programming errors through guided support. Records test data, completes work orders, and updates internal documentation systems. Practices safe work habits in high-voltage environments and follows company safety protocols. Participates in technical training sessions, including manufacturer courses (ION, Elster, etc.), internal Trimark training, and industry meter schools. Provides support for meter-related service tickets in collaboration with Client Care and internal departments. Begins learning to configure RIGs and associated telemetry equipment for CAISO meter data reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field required. 0–2 years of experience working with electrical systems or metering preferred. Familiarity with single-line and three-line electrical drawings and AC/DC power fundamentals. Strong analytical skills with a desire to grow in power metering and utility compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; basic knowledge of ION Setup or similar metering tools a plus. Valid driver’s license: up to 40% travel required. We’re not perfect (no one is!) If your skillset is a bit different than what we’ve identified but you share our passion for renewable energy and believe you can make a valuable contribution to the role we’d love to learn more about you! About Trimark Trimark is an industry leader in the movement towards a greener grid and a cleaner future. We design systems and provide services to enable the integration of large-scale renewable power plants into the power grid. Our products are at the forefront of generating dispatchable power from renewable plants by combining the intermittent renewable resource with energy storage. We manage thousands of renewable energy sites for industry-leading clients and support regulatory and operational compliance solutions for complex systems associated with critical infrastructure – electric loads, power generation, water infrastructure and other similar applications. Trimark provides systems and services that power producers, utility providers, and independent load serving entities need to participate in organized electric markets, as well as the information ISO’s and Balancing Authorities need to manage the bulk electric grids. Our team designs systems from concept to commissioning, including system and network architecture, software development, component assembly, technology configuration, installation, testing, certification, ongoing support, and maintenance. Benefits Work-Life Synergy Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account 401K Match Student Loan Assistance 529 Savings Plan Referral Bonus Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Insurance Pet Discounts Employee Assistance Program Onsite Gym Access (Folsom office) Legal Notes Equal Opportunity Statement Trimark is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers. E-Verify Statement Trimark will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants. Work Authorization This role is Not Eligible for sponsorship by Trimark, including future sponsorship. Candidates must reside in the United States. Pay Transparency Compensation is based on market rate, job level, job related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and certifications. Candidate Safety Trimark engages in a structured hiring process during which you will meet with multiple team members. We do not issue offers based on email contact and will not ask for your personal or sensitive information prior to an accepted offer. Communications from our talent team will come from the trimarkassoc.com domains. Unsolicited Candidate Referrals Trimark values our strategic partnerships with our agency partners who may supplement our internal recruitment team’s efforts from time to time. To submit candidates for consideration, agency partners must have an executed agreement signed by Trimark’s president and a job specific requisition. Without such agreements in place, Trimark will not pay a fee to any agency. Unsolicited referrals from any source other than directly from a candidate will be considered Trimark property and will be considered to have been referred by the agency free of any charge or fee. This includes resumes, partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information. Trimark engages in a structured hiring process during which you will meet with multiple team members. We do not issue offers based on email contact and will not ask for your personal or sensitive information prior to an accepted offer. Communications from our talent team will come from the trimarkassoc.com domains.