CareerPlan

Energy Data Acquisition Specialist (Hybrid or Remote)

Folsom, CA, usRemoteFull-time$86k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Configures, tests, and implements revenue and telemetry metering equipment and processes for ISO markets, ensuring accurate data acquisition and control capacity for power generation entities.

Role type

Senior IC energy data acquisition specialist (telemetry/revenue metering)

Builds

Telemetry databases, certificates of compliance, and Full Network Model (FNM) builds for New Resource Implementation

Domain

Utility industry + electrical metering instrumentation

Required skills

PLC, RTU, DCS, EMS, SCADA, RIG configuration; revenue grade meter installation and programming; high voltage substation and generating plant testing; current and voltage transformer theory; AC/DC electrical theory; tariff and Business Practice Manual (BPM) interpretation

Preferred skills

Full Network Model (FNM) builds; resource certification coordination; real-time control center monitoring and troubleshooting; audit and installation verification

Technologies

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Digital Control Systems (DCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Remote Intelligent Gateways (RIG), analog modems, watt-hour test kits, burden testers, phase sequence indicators

Responsibilities

Design and maintain standards for telemetry and revenue metering; troubleshoot design and configuration issues for market participants; coordinate resource testing and analysis for ancillary services; provide guidance and training on data collection and processing; monitor and resolve real-time telemetry issues in the control center

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC