Meter Relay Technician or Trainee

This position opensOctober8 2026and closes Monday October 26 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Eugene Water & Electric Board is seeking a strong team-oriented Meter Relay TechnicianorTrainee to install test and commission troubleshoot and maintain transmission distribution generation and substation protective relaying systems and auxiliary equipment controls including voltageregulators governors synchronizersrevenue metersreclosers automatic transfer position is instrumental inmaintainingreliable protection systems for the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install add or replace meters relays controlcircuitsand telemetering equipment; review drawings and make necessary field corrections.

• Test and calibrate relays ammeters voltmeters panel meters current transformers potential transformers transducers gauges controlcircuitsand other associated equipment. Record and evaluate results. Maintain equipment records.

• Utilize test equipment and test electrical devices and systems todeterminesuitability for service. Accurately record data repair adjust or calibrate equipment. Report condition or status asappropriate. Read and interpret electrical drawings: one-lines three-lines schematics connection diagrams etc. Develop and document test plans results forms and work procedures asrequired.

• Assist Crew Leader in making suggestions to Electric Operations and Engineering personnel in the design and planning process.

• Assist Crew Leader in preparing cost estimate for future jobs.

• Lead orparticipatein the crew tailboard discussion so the crew can work safely and efficiently.

• Assist the Crew Leader in planning jobs and scheduling work.

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Understanding ofprinciples of electricity basic math wiring and connections and the ability to apply and teach this knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal skills to workwith teammates and those in other departments.

Work Schedule:4-10sMonday Thursday 6:30AM- 5:00PM. Automated call out system to call for emergency responseand storm damage restoration.

Type and frequency of personal contactrequired(general public customers organizations and EWEB employees):Daily contact with EWEB employees andgeneral public.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The startinghourly wagefor the position is $70.4256 - $77.3908.The successful candidate will be placed at theappropriate steplevel and corresponding wage based onpreviousexperience training and knowledge.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package âRead more about our benefits.âââ

This position is subject to the terms conditions and benefits of EWEBs collective bargaining agreement with the IBEW Local 659.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience:Meter Relay Trainee:Must have completed a three-yearstate-approvedapprenticeship in anelectricaldiscipline or equivalent Electric Utility experience.â

Education:âHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.

Desirable education experiencetrainingand certifications:Bachelors degree in engineering.

Valid driver license:Yes

Professional license or registration:ââNone

Post-offer background checkrequired:Yes

Post-offer physical / functional testrequired:Yes

Post-offer drug test:Yes

Apprenticeship or other education/trainingrequiredas a condition of employmentprogressionor advancement:Must obtain a First Aid/ hired as a Traineemust complete EWEB-approved three-year meter relay training program toattainjourney status.

Please note:Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visaat this time.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits including but not limited to health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays andanemployee credit union. We consistently rankas one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

Founded in 1911 EWEB is Oregons largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.â

As a public utility we do notoperateto earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene anditsour job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.â

Our mission is to enhance our communitys vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

• SAFE:We value the safety physical and psychological wellness of our workforce and the public the security and integrity of cyber assets and data and the protection of our customers assets.â

• RELIABLE:We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity and the dependability of our response to our customers.

• AFFORDABLE:We value and respect our customer-owners financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.

• ENVIRONMENTAL:We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources including preserving our watershed and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.

• COMMUNITY/CULTURE:We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes continuous improvement diverse perspectives that is trustworthy respectfulequitable and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service professions local governance and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This description is intended torepresentkey areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be in this description restricts EWEBs right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any descriptions may occasionally be updated as necessary to reflect evolving business needs.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physicalabilityand unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attractingretaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO SMOKE AND VAPOR - FREE CAMPUS POLICY

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION STATEMENT

Please note:ââThis posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used todetermineif you willproceedto the next step of the selection process. Pleaseprovidedetailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses.âPlease do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.â