• Meter Worker Lab Apprentice

    Dominion Energy (West Columbia, SC)


    Meter Worker Lab Apprentice

    **Date:** Oct 2, 2025

    **Location:** WEST COLUMBIA, SC, US, 29172

    **Company:** Dominion Energy

     

    Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

     

    Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

     

    At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

    Job Summary

    Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking for Apprentice Lab Meter Worker located in Cayce, SC.

     

    This position provides a service through the execution of various meter maintenance and testing programs, ensuring compliance with PSC rules and regulations. The employee is responsible for operating meter test console to test accuracy of electric and gas meters. Testing includes verification of proper calibration, verification of proper configuration, verification of meter communications and adjusting calibration to meet specifications. All electric meter categories are applicable including single phase, polyphase, AMR and AMI. Gas meters up to class 1000 are applicable including AMR and AMI. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid SC driver's license, ability to lift 70 pounds, proficiency in the use of a personal computer, manual dexterity to operate hand-held equipment, strong math skills and a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, strong interpersonal skills that will facilitate working in group environment and communicating with customers.

     

    Major responsibilities include operating the following: console to test accuracy of watthour meters for new shipment acceptance, console to test accuracy of watthour meters for random sampling process, console to test accuracy of watthour meters for high bill complaints and console to test accuracy watthour meters for refurbishment. Performs the following: electric meter and receiving processes, programming of electronic meters using various software applications, communication testing for AMR and AMI meter types. Also operates console to test instrument transformers, troubleshoot electric meter equipment failures, operates console to test accuracy of gas meters for new shipment acceptance and tests for accuracy of gas meters for random sampling process, operate console to test accuracy of gas meters for high bill complaints, perform leak testing for gas meters, perform gas meter shipping and receiving processes, tests communication of gas AMR and AMI communication modules, replace communications modules, performs programming of gas AMR and AMI ERT modules, navigation of CIS/Meter Inventory to update records, navigation of CIS/Meter Inventory to assist solving problems, order operating materials and equipment from company storeroom and assist in training of other groups that are involved in metering activities.

     

    Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

    Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

    + Ability to lift 70 pounds

    + Proficiency in the use of a personal computer,

    + Manual dexterity to operate hand-held equipment,

    + Strong math skills and a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude,

    + Strong interpersonal skills that will facilitate working in a group environment and communicating with customers

    Education Requirements

    Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED

     

    Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

     

    Valid SC Driver’s License

     

    Working Conditions

     

    IBEW Locals 772 and 398

     

    Other Working Conditions

    Test Description

    No Testing Required.

     

    Export Control

     

    Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

     

    Other Information

     

    We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

     

    Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

     

    You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Columbia

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** South Carolina

    **Job Segment:** Testing, Shipping and Receiving, Environmental Engineering, Apprentice, Electrical, Technology, Operations, Engineering, Entry Level