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 11/9/2026full-timeFolsom • 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 installation and programming of revenue-grade meters, while ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and providing technical support for metering equipment and processes in the utility industry.

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Revenue Metering ExpertiseTelemetry Technology KnowledgeElectrical Engineering DegreeUtility Industry ExperienceSCADA Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Revenue Grade Meter InstallationMeter Data CollectionHigh Voltage TestingElectrical Drawings ReviewMetering Test Equipment ProficiencyAC/DC Electrical TheoryAnalog Modem ConfigurationTelecommunications Circuitry UnderstandingProblem SolvingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingConflict ResolutionTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSCADA SoftwareTelemetry EquipmentWatt-Hour Test KitsPhase Sequence Indicators

Industry Keywords

ISO StandardsUtility MeteringGenerator TypesElectrical Metering InstrumentationTariff and BPM Compliance

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, third-party engineering companies, and utility representatives regarding power-generation development or modifications for ISO markets
Inspect, document, and certify ISO metered entities and control entities for accurate data acquisition and control capacity
Support, maintain, and modify tariff and Business Practice Manual language related to ISO revenue metering and telemetry policies and practices
Participate in designing, developing, and maintaining telemetry and revenue metering standards involving PLC, RTU, DCS, EMS, SCADA, RIGs, and ISO-approved meters
Assist market participants and engineering companies with troubleshooting designs, development, and configuration issues
Research, evaluate, and develop technical solutions for tariff or BPM requirements and resolve non-compliant issues
Support Full Network Model builds and New Resource Implementation deliverables to meet commercial operation timelines
Coordinate and analyze data for certification of resources participating in the ISO market and contractual resource reserves
Provide guidance and training to internal and external customers, inspectors, and meter inspection companies
Create and maintain business-process and desktop-procedure documentation
Verify integrity of resources certified for ancillary services through testing, 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

A 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 the use of test equipment in high voltage substations and generating plants
Experience with the installation and/or programming of revenue grade meters used in the collection and calculation of meter data
Experience establishing metering solutions and applications associated with the collection of meter data
Experience working 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 required, with demonstrated attention to detail
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 tight deadlines and aggressive expectations
Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Basic understanding of telecommunication software, hardware and circuitry as applied to WAN
Ability to configure internal and external analog modems
Ability to review and apply engineering concepts related to electrical drawings, calculations and specifications for conformance with published ISO standards and protocols
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
Proficient in 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 participation in the ISO market, and their system impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Hybrid or fully remote work capacity