AMI Engineer

Job Title: AMI Engineer Job Location: Westminster, CA (Hybrid) Job Duration: 06+ Months (Possibility of extension) Pay Rate: $ 48.91/hr. on w2 Day-to-Day Responsibilities / Workload: The Engineer will support the validation, testing, and deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 2.0 metering solutions. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure technical feasibility, interoperability, and quality assurance of metering systems and applications. Technical & Vendor Engagement: Support validation of AMI 2.0 metering solution hardware and functionality. Collaborate with metering vendors on solution development and enhancements. Support troubleshooting deployment support of AMI 2.0 technologies. Testing & Evaluation: Conduct functionality and hardware specification testing of qualified metering solutions. Support integration and system testing of metering solutions and grid management applications. Troubleshoot customer applications and field tools. Field Readiness & Deployment Support: Support AMI 2.0 Field Test pilot for foundational use cases. Create procedures and job aids for Field Technicians and Meter Operations. Support change management and coordination with stakeholders during pre-deployment. Required Skills / Attributes: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in metering systems, smart grid technologies, or related engineering roles. Strong understanding of AMI systems, interoperability standards, and testing methodologies. Experience working lab environments and with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Minimum Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in metering systems, smart grid technologies, or related. Desired Skills / Attributes: Familiarity with utility operations and stakeholder coordination. Experience with field deployment and technician support. Knowledge of wireless communication protocols and IT integration.