Energy Data Acquisition Specialist

California ISO

. Perform and provide technical support for configuration, testing, and implementation of revenue and telemetry metering equipment and processes .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41 - $58 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in revenue metering and telemetry processes, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of metering solutions. Proficient in regulatory compliance, data analysis, and providing technical support within the utility industry.

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Revenue Metering StandardsTelemetry TechnologyElectrical EngineeringSCADA SoftwareMetering Test Equipment

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Hard Skills

Revenue-Grade Meter InstallationData AcquisitionHigh Voltage Substation TestingElectrical Metering InstrumentationAnalog Modem ConfigurationAC/DC Electrical TheoryCurrent TransformersVoltage TransformersMeter Data CollectionEngineering Concepts Application

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTelemetry SoftwareWatt-Hour Test KitsBurden TestersPhase Sequence Indicators

Industry Keywords

ISO MarketsUtility IndustryTariff and BPM ComplianceGenerator TypesMetering Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and provide technical support for configuration, testing, and implementation of revenue and telemetry metering equipment and processes
Interface with generator owners, developers, engineering companies, and utility representatives regarding power generation development and modifications for ISO markets
Inspect, document, certify, and ensure accurate data acquisition and control capacity for ISO metered and control entities
Support, maintain, and modify tariff and Business Practice Manual language related to revenue metering and telemetry policies and practices
Design, develop, and maintain telemetry and revenue metering standards involving PLC, RTU, DCS, EMS, SCADA, RIGs, and approved ISO meters
Assist market participants and engineering companies in troubleshooting design, development, and configuration issues
Research, evaluate, and develop technical solutions for tariff and BPM requirements, including resolving non-compliance issues
Support Full Network Model builds and New Resource Implementation deliverables for telemetry and revenue metering
Coordinate and analyze data for certification of resources participating in ISO markets and contractual resource reserves
Provide guidance and training to internal and external customers, ISO inspectors, and meter inspection companies
Create and maintain business processes, desktop procedures, and other internal and external documentation
Verify the integrity of resources certified for ancillary services, including testing coordination, test-data analysis, and resource testing database management
Represent the business unit as a subject matter expert for audits, installations, and configuration verifications
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve real-time telemetry issues for the ISO control center

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology or related field
Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) or more years related experience
Experience as a utility industry meter technician or engineer desired
Experience with test equipment in high voltage substations and generating plants
Experience installing and/or programming revenue-grade meters used in meter data collection and calculation
Experience establishing metering solutions and applications for collecting meter data
Experience with regulations, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles of electrical metering instrumentation for revenue metering
Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills
Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work independently under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations
Problem-solving skills and ability to influence others without direct authority
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Basic understanding of telecommunications software, hardware and circuitry as applied to WAN
Ability to configure internal and external analog modems
Ability to review and apply engineering concepts to electrical drawings, calculations, and specifications
Knowledge of SCADA software and telemetry technology
Understanding of AC/DC electrical theory using algebra and trigonometry
Ability to install and test meters and metering-related equipment, including utility meters, CTs, VTs, and free-standing metering devices
Proficiency using metering test equipment such as watt-hour test kits, burden testers, and phase sequence indicators
Understanding of telecommunications software, hardware, and circuitry
Strong background in the theory and application of current transformers, voltage transformers, and capacitive-coupled voltage devices for revenue metering
Understanding of different generator types, their ISO market participation, and system impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Hybrid or fully remote work capacity