Electrical Meter Engineer

About the role

This role oversees the installation, operation, maintenance, calibration and performance of electrical metering systems. It is a full-time, exclusive assignment with the client, based in Qatar.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee installation, preventive, predictive and emergency maintenance, testing, calibration and upgrades of all electrical meters, including smart meters.
• Ensure compliance with the client's standards and safety, and troubleshoot to ensure accurate, uninterrupted readings.
• Review meter communication and support MDMS integration; coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Manage customer wiring registrations (CWRs) end to end in the client's systems, and keep team permits and competency records valid (site permits, letters of authorization).
• Lead root-cause analysis on recurring issues and complaints, report findings and build dashboards, and respond during emergencies or blackouts.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; no mandatory professional certification.
• 9+ years of experience in electrical metering, ideally in utilities or large infrastructure.
• Qatar-based candidates preferred; those outside Qatar must be willing to relocate, and documents must be legalized or attested for use in Qatar.
• Written and spoken English required; Arabic preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and instructions.
• Availability for emergencies and blackouts, including extra hours.

Required skills

• Electrical and smart metering
• MDMS and meter communication protocols
• Fault-finding