Project Engineer - Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Location: Jersey
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Overview:
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to work for our clint on their Advanced Metering Infrastructure projects on the island of Jersey.
This is a really exciting role that turn AMI system design into something that works safely, consistently, and at scale in the real world.
As the AMI Project Engineer – Field Installation Specialist, you will act as the critical link between system designers, business processes, vendors, and the people installing and commissioning equipment in live customer environments.
The role will be heavily involved in translating technical designs and vendor documentation into clear, practical installation standards and processes that field teams can rely on, while also being the trusted technical escalation point when reality doesn’t follow the plan.
Your work ensures that AMI deployment is not just technically correct, but installable, repeatable, safe, and supportable, and that learning from the field continuously improves system configuration, training, and future rollout activity.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, validate, and maintain AMI installation standards, wiring diagrams, and technical instructions for: Single-phase, Three-phase, CT and VT metering installations.
Create and maintain clear, field-ready installation and commissioning documentation aligned to business processes and AMI system workflows.
Cover end-to-end activities including installation, replacement, commissioning, and acceptance.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex, non-standard, or high-risk field issue, and ensure issues are resolved safely, efficiently, and with lessons captured not just patched
Continuous improvement feedback loop and Capture insights from pilot and rollout activity
Feed learning back into system configuration, installation standards, training materials, and processes
Support FAT, SIT, UAT, and SAT activities: Validate installation-related scenarios, acceptance criteria, and real-world operability
Support the development and delivery of installer training, toolbox talks, and technical briefings
Work closely with Installer Team Leaders to build confidence, capability, and consistency
Ensure installation methods, tooling, and procedures meet internal safety standards and regulatory requirements and Identify unsafe practices early and drive corrective action
Work closely with Metering Engineers, AMI Engineers, Systems Administrators, and project teams and ensure physical installation, system configuration, and operational processes remain aligned
Experience, knowledge, and qualifications:
Strong background in electricity metering installation and commissioning
Experience with both single-phase and three-phase installations
Proven support to field teams operating in live customer environments
Experience supporting large-scale rollout or replacement programmes
Exposure to smart metering systems and commissioning processes
Practical understanding of CT and VT metering arrangements
Familiarity with utility AMI and/or MDM environments
Qualifications:
Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
Relevant electrical authorisations (e.g. LV authorised)
Full, clean driving licence
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