Meter Coordinator in Lennox, South Dakota at Southeastern Electric Cooperative

Join a Team That Powers Communities – Become a Meter Coordinator at Southeastern Electric Cooperative!

If you have hands-on experience with AMI system management, meter calibration, and technical problem-solving, this is the opportunity for you!

This position is located at our main office at 47077 276th St Lennox, SD 57039.

What You'll Do

As an Meter Coordinator at Southeastern Electric Cooperative, you are responsible for advanced installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibrating of meters and power quality monitoring equipment. Monitor and coordinate the operation, maintenance, and testing of all metering equipment and metering software of the Cooperative to ensure accurate meter readings. Perform analysis to develop design options or recommendations for metering systems and perform data analytics within the Meter Data Management System (MDMS).

Your Responsibilities

• To install or oversee the installation of single and three-phase meters, current transformers and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) components as assigned.
• Completes daily evaluation of AMI system software, initiates reports and queries, maintains AMI database, and MDMS database.
• Coordinates meter installation needs with Line Superintendents and/or Foremen.
• Assists in monthly meter disconnects and reconnects as needed.
• Ensures meters are properly programmed, wired and operating accurately.
• Oversees the testing, repair and maintenance of all metering equipment.
• Investigates consumer complaints, talks with consumers and resolves problems that arise regarding their bill.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws dealing with safe working practices, hazard communication, electrical code, environmental concerns, etc. Complies with RUS, National Electric Safety Code, OSHA and other rules and specifications.
• Promotes good member and public relations within department. Renders prompt, efficient, courteous and reliable service in a safe and orderly manner.
• Prepares all written documentation as directed and keeps VP of Technology adequately informed of activities and progress. Coordinates activities with other personnel of the Cooperative.
• Reviews work with VP of Technology to ensure compliance with specifications, work practice and safety standards; takes corrective action as needed.
• Develops, trains and educates employees on Cooperative’s standard metering, wiring and installation procedures.
• Conducts maintenance and safety tests on assigned Cooperative vehicles, materials, supplies and equipment. Reports to VP of Technology equipment or tools in need of repair or replacement.
• Utilizes safe working practices and reports to VP of Technology immediately all accidents involving personnel, assigned equipment, and/or materials and supplies; and any close calls, hazards and/or safety violations. Operates vehicles, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner and maintains personal work tools in acceptable condition. Completes assigned work in a safe and productive manner.
• Analyzes activities to determine areas of improvement. Develops recommendations to VP of Technology for department improvements.
• Strives for self-improvement of on-the-job skills.
• Possesses a good command of the English language.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Education and/or Experience. Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills. Strong computer skills necessary for this job including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and company billing software NISC. Ability to program AMI components with manufacturer’s software. Maintain appropriate databases as well as the ability to produce analytical data with attained information. Manage Meter Data Management System (MDMS) and ensure optimal results from AMI integration and MultiSpeak interfaces.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Advanced Metering Certification and AMI Metering Certification. Valid South Dakota driver’s license.

Other Skills and Abilities. To properly and safely operate all vehicles, power-operated equipment and testing equipment used in the completion of daily work assignments.

Other Qualifications. N/A

Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Why Join Us

At Southeastern Electric Cooperative, you're not just working a job — you’re serving a community.

This posting will close on Friday, October 2, 2026.