Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc., (JMEC) is accepting applications for the position of Electrical Engineer. This position is in Espanola, New Mexico, and will assist the Director of Engineering in planning, directing, and monitoring the activities of JMEC’s Engineering functions. Will assist in providing direction and oversight of engineering activities, applying technical knowledge and sound engineering judgement to ensure the electrical system meets with present and future requirements, while yielding safe, efficient, dependable service to its member/owners. Will assist in managing the Cooperative’s distribution and transmission systems with emphasis on reliability. Will assist in the planning, directing, and coordinating of all electrical facilities construction in compliance with established standards to meet present and anticipated needs. Will provide accurate data and recommendations to the Director of Engineering, consulting engineers and other departments to determine the electrical system’s present and future needs. The Engineer is responsible for providing guidance to engineering personnel and for making recommendations to the Director of Engineering and other departments for needed enhancements to the GIS system, outage handling and dispatch systems and engineering planning software.

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university is required and emphasis in power systems is desired. Valid New Mexico Driver’s license or ability to obtain prior to first day of employment required. Must be eligible to be and remain insured as a driver by the Cooperative’s group liability policy for the automotive fleet.