IEE/MDMS Specialist, Location: Minneapolis (Onsite),Duration: 6+ Months contract

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Role: 70845-1 IEE/MDMS Specialist

Location: Minneapolis (Onsite)

Experience: 8 - 10 Years

Duration: 6+ Months contract

JOB SUMMARY:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Required (Primary Preference – IEE)
•       Hands-on experience with Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) in a production utility environment.
•       Strong understanding of metering concepts, including interval data, TOU, registers, and events.
•       Experience working with electric and/or gas meters and AMI systems.
•       Knowledge of utility data flows across metering, billing, and operational systems.

Alternate Qualification (If IEE Experience Is Limited)
•       Strong hands-on experience with Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS) such as:
o       Itron, Oracle MDM, SAP IS-U Device Management, or similar platforms
•       Ability to quickly ramp up on IEE architecture, modules, and configuration.
•       Strong understanding of MDM data models, validation rules, and meter integration patterns.

Technical Skills
•       SQL and database querying for data analysis and troubleshooting
•       Experience with batch processing, file-based interfaces, and/or messaging frameworks
•       Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments
•       Understanding of utility integration standards and formats

Preferred Qualifications
•       Experience supporting AMI or Smart Metering programs
•       Prior utility industry experience (electric, gas, or water)
•       Experience working in production support and enhancement roles
•       Knowledge of outage, billing, or customer systems integration
•       Exposure to SAP IS-U, CIS modernization, or cloud-based analytics platforms

Soft Skills
•       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•       Ability to work independently on hands-on development and investigations
•       Clear communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
•       Ability to document configurations, interfaces, and operational procedures
Roles & Responsibilities
Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE) – Core Responsibilities
•       Provide hands-on development, configuration, and customization within Itron Enterprise Edition (IEE).
•       Configure and maintain meter definitions, meter types, firmware configurations, register mappings, and data channels.
•       Support and troubleshoot IEE modules, including (but not limited to):
o       Meter data acquisition and validation
o       Interval data processing
o       Events, alarms, and exceptions handling
o       Estimation, editing, and validation (EEV)
•       Analyze meter data flows end-to-end, from field devices through head-end systems into IEE.

Meter Configuration & Data Management
•       Configure meter programs including TOU, register reads, interval data, and event data.
•       Validate meter reads and ensure accuracy and completeness of metering data.
•       Support meter lifecycle activities such as installation, exchange, reconfiguration, and retirement.
•       Assist with meter data quality checks and performance optimization.

Integration & Interface Support
•       Design, develop, and support integrations between IEE and upstream/downstream systems, including:
o       Head-End Systems (HES)
o       Customer Information Systems (CIS)
o       Billing systems
o       Outage Management Systems (OMS)
o       Data warehouses and analytics platforms
•       Support batch and real-time interfaces, message-based integrations, and data validation.
•       Troubleshoot integration failures, data mismatches, and latency issues.