Metering Program Lead

Job overview

The Metering Program Lead role is remote-eligible or office-based, with field work and travel to remote sites as needed. The posting states a pay range of $60–$70 per hour. The employee must reside in Alaska, Washington, or Idaho. Alaska Power & Telephone is an employee-owned utility operating isolated power systems and using hydro, solar, and diesel resources to serve communities. The lead owns metering work across the utility’s systems, from equipment procurement and configuration to upgrades, audits, and standards. The role supports accurate billing, revenue protection, regulatory compliance, and consistent metering practices across the service territory.

What you'll do

• Specify, procure, and manage meters, CTs, PTs, and related equipment
• configure and program meters and communication devices
• develop and maintain metering standards and documentation
• oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
• lead and document meter audits
• support regulatory documentation and AMI systems
• work with Billing to validate meter data and resolve discrepancies
• investigate revenue losses and ensure accuracy
• ensure compliance with metering standards, NESC, NEC, and Alaska requirements
• lead AMI upgrades and retrofits
• coordinate with engineering, operations, MIS, vendors, and contractors
• guide metering personnel
• provide field support and travel to remote sites as needed. Travel may reach 30% of workload.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metering program lead

electric utility

metering systems

ami

meter configuration

meter audits

revenue protection

remote eligible

alaska

washington

idaho

$60–$70 per hour

travel up to 30%

alaska power & telephone

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• annual medical travel reimbursement for Alaska employees
• medivac insurance reimbursement
• employee stock ownership options
• company logowear.

Why this role

Remote eligible for residents of Alaska, Washington, or Idaho; requires five or more years of hands-on electric metering experience and a current passport. Travel to remote sites may be up to 30% of workload.

About the employer

Alaska Power & Telephone Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.