Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is looking to hire a full-time Electrical Engineer as part of the Engineering Team located in Fairbanks, AK. This position earns a competitive wage and exceptional benefits including health insurance, short-term disability, defined benefit plan, 401(k) match, wellness benefits and generous paid leave.
GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,261 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.
We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed, and self-motivated employees. GVEA strives to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect, goodwill, and continuous improvement.
As part of a team, the Electrical Engineer provides engineering services, under supervision, to support the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the GVEA system. Some duties include providing analysis of smaller scale system disturbances to determine root cause and to recommend remedial action as necessary. They also review and approve design and equipment proposed for complex electrical services and loads. The Electrical Engineer executes all projects and duties assigned in a manner that best serves GVEA, its members, and employees.
GVEA's Electrical Engineer plays an integral role in our ability to serve the Interior of Alaska by providing reliable electric service at fair and reasonable prices!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A ELECTRICAL ENGINEER •BSEE degree with emphasis in Power Engineering. •Minimum of one year of power utility engineering experience preferred. •Valid Alaska driver's license. • Successful completion of State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or ability to acquire within two years.
Do you have strong oral and written communication skills? Do you have the ability to maintain a cooperative, friendly attitude towards co-workers, professional contacts, vendors, stakeholders and the general public? Are you dependable and trustworthy? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!
WORK SCHEDULE This position typically works 8 hours per day, 5 days per week or flex schedule. Additional hours as required.
READY TO JOIN OUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TEAM? If you feel that you would be the right fit for this job, please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 99701
Note: This position is open until filled.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is looking to hire a full-time Electrical Engineer as part of the Engineering Team located in Fairbanks, AK. This position earns a competitive wage and exceptional benefits including health insurance, short-term disability, defined benefit plan, 401(k) match, wellness benefits and generous paid leave.
GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,261 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.
We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed, and self-motivated employees. GVEA strives to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect, goodwill, and continuous improvement.
As part of a team, the Electrical Engineer provides engineering services, under supervision, to support the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the GVEA system. Some duties include providing analysis of smaller scale system disturbances to determine root cause and to recommend remedial action as necessary. They also review and approve design and equipment proposed for complex electrical services and loads. The Electrical Engineer executes all projects and duties assigned in a manner that best serves GVEA, its members, and employees.
GVEA's Electrical Engineer plays an integral role in our ability to serve the Interior of Alaska by providing reliable electric service at fair and reasonable prices!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A ELECTRICAL ENGINEER •BSEE degree with emphasis in Power Engineering. •Minimum of one year of power utility engineering experience preferred. •Valid Alaska driver's license. • Successful completion of State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or ability to acquire within two years.
Do you have strong oral and written communication skills? Do you have the ability to maintain a cooperative, friendly attitude towards co-workers, professional contacts, vendors, stakeholders and the general public? Are you dependable and trustworthy? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!
WORK SCHEDULE This position typically works 8 hours per day, 5 days per week or flex schedule. Additional hours as required.
READY TO JOIN OUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TEAM? If you feel that you would be the right fit for this job, please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: 99701
Note: This position is open until filled.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
Golden Valley Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative that has been serving Interior Alaska residents since 1946. GVEA has nearly 300 employees and is the third largest electric utility in Alaska, serving nearly 100,000 residents in Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta Junction, Nenana, Healy, Denali National Park and Cantwell. Among GVEA’s members are three military bases, two gold mines and an oil refinery. Golden Valley operates and maintains over 3,200 miles of transmission and distribution lines including 35 substations and 8 generating facilities. GVEA has the most diversified fuel mix of electric utilities in the state: coal, oil, wind, solar, as well as hydro from Bradley Lake near Homer and natural gas from Anchorage.