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Meter Trainee

Core & Main
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$700-$1500 offered for relocation to Houston or Michigan 

Meter Trainee Program (12 month entry level) for recent college grads (2024, 2025 or 2026) 

Starts: June 8th, 2026

Job Description:

YOU are a recent graduate eager to immerse yourself in the world of smart utilities. You want to explore cutting-edge technologies—like Smart Utility, IoT devices, and advanced water and waste water solutions—and understand how these innovations reshape communities. You are analytical, curious, and ready to apply your background, communication skills, and collaborative spirit to real-world challenges. You value mentorship, hands-on learning, and a path that leads you toward becoming a trusted solutions expert in a rapidly evolving industry.

ARE you looking for a structured, 12-month development program that combines technical and sales training to prepare you for a future as a Product Specialist or Sales Engineer? Are you excited to gain practical experience working alongside seasoned professionals, contributing to customer presentations, and tailoring innovative solutions that address real utility needs? Are you interested in building relationships with cross-functional teams—from sales, project development and marketing—to shape smarter, more efficient Smart Utility systems for tomorrow?

HERE at Core & Main, we value the individual, and the unique contributions you bring. Here we support and encourage continued learning. Here we invest in the development and well-being of our people, who are the key to our future. Here we value diversity and want to ensure each voice is heard. Here, our team members thrive as a community.

YOU have:

  • Less than 2 years of professional experience (excluding internships)
  • Flexibility for 60-70% travel within territory
  • Recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, preferably in
  • Engineering, Business, or a STEM discipline
  • Knowledge of technology and Microsoft applications

HERE, we have:

  • Medical with 100% preventative care coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Tuition Grants
  • Continued learning opportunities through our onsite training facility and extensive online learning catalog

Program Details 

The Meter Trainee Program is a 12‑month, structured development program within the Metering Business Division (AMR/AMI) at Core & Main. The program is designed to develop future leaders who support utility customers through metering technology, software, and managed services.

This is a high‑touch, well‑supported program with strong leadership, consistent messaging, and an average 80% retention rate.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $55,000
  • Sign‑on bonus: $5,000
  • Graduation bonus: $5,000
  • Total first‑year compensation: $65,000
  • Company vehicle included (after 90 day waiting period and clean driving record)

Program Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (4‑year degree required)
  • Willingness to travel and engage in field‑based learning
  • Professional demeanor and business‑casual attire expected

Program Start & Kickoff

  • Program length: 12 months
  • Kickoff: June 8, 2026
  • Location: St. Louis
  • Travel: Fly in Monday, fly out Thursday (company covered)

Training & Structure

  • All trainees report directly to the program leader, ensuring consistent training, expectations, and support
  • Each trainee is paired with a Field Mentor (“Anchor”) for hands‑on learning
  • Trainees are assigned responsibility for a specific meter brand
  • First 3 months are highly structured, similar to a boot camp
  • Ongoing development is guided by mentor feedback and regular check‑ins
  • Trainees attend industry trade shows and conferences

Role Focus & Career Development

  • Trainees may lean more technical or more sales‑oriented, depending on strengths
  • Hiring is based on personality, potential, and communication skills, not just engineering backgrounds
  • The utility industry is stable, relationship‑driven, and collaborative
  • Success is driven by understanding software, data, and billing platforms, not just selling hardware

Business Division Overview

  • Metering (AMR/AMI) is a growth‑focused business where revenue is driven by software and managed services, not just meters
  • Two primary divisions: 
    • Services & Repair 
    • Core Plus – Managed services where Core & Main operates and supports utility metering systems on behalf of customers