Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you an experienced substation engineer seeking a fulfilling and challenging career? We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in designing, preparing, and reviewing plans and specifications for both distribution and transmission substations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring our cooperative's adherence to industry standards, as well as preparing project specifications and cost estimates. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and keen attention to detail. Engineer level within the job family will be determined by qualifications and experience.

At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories.

Our Cooperative Community

As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work-life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability. This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day.

This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state-of-the-art Madison Regional Hospital, experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University, enjoy a thriving community center, and more. With two stunning lakes nearby, recreational opportunities are abundant, and you'll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions.

What You'll Accomplish

As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Your education, skills, and experience will be put to excellent use, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who embody the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We believe in investing in your growth and development, which is why we offer paid training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. In this position you will:

• Design, prepare and review plans and specifications for distribution and transmission substations.
• Ensure the cooperative's compliance with internal, federal and state standards.
• Prepare project specifications and cost estimates.
• Operate Auto-CAD and other related software.
• Participate on cross-functional teams, collaborating with others to ensure effective project management.

Showcase Your Knowledge, Abilities, and Expertise. Do you have?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards (IEEE, RUS, NESC, NEC).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; combination of education and experience considered.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Auto-CAD and MS Office products.

Benefits that Matter

At East River, we value your well-being and want you to thrive. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan
• Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 9/80 work schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance.

Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say.

Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-4536.

Visit our Careers Page to apply. Position open until filled, with initial interviews expected to begin during the week of June 23.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

East River Electric Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative. Our main campus is located in Madison, South Dakota and we also operate eight regional service centers across a service area that covers 40,000 square miles. We deliver wholesale power to our members, which include 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally-owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the homes, farms, schools and businesses of the member-owners in their service territories. As an electric cooperative, we’re guided by the cooperative principles that govern all co-ops. East River Electric exists to enhance the value of our members by providing power, information, and innovation. Our 150 employees are challenged to think outside the box of current business practices and explore new solutions that will benefit our industry, always looking through the lens of how those solutions can enhance the value of our member systems. As a member of the Southwest Power Pool, East River helps to keep electricity more affordable and reliable for consumers across our region.

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