Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you ready to make an impact in the power industry? We are seeking a Transmission Engineer who is eager to grow their skills and contribute to the essential infrastructure that powers our communities. As a member of our engineering services team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, taking on hands-on responsibilities that will develop your technical expertise and help ensure reliable service for our members. Engineer level within the job family will be determined by qualifications and experience. On the job training will be provided!

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:

• Help with the design and engineering tasks for our transmission projects, working closely with seasoned engineers and teaming up with both our staff and outside consultants.
• Develop project scopes, designs, drawings, and specs following East River's standards, and you'll review engineering work to keep everything on track.
• Support our construction efforts, help with choosing the right equipment and materials, and make sure deadlines are met.
• Gather and organize technical documents, charts, maps, and specs for our maintenance and improvement projects.
• Help keep our systems like GIS and Asset Management up to date.
• Learn new tools and bring creative solutions to the team, all while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Some direct utility or general engineering experience is a plus but not required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, or the ability to obtain one within four years, is preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritize tasks, collaborate with team members, and build strong working relationships
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and computer technology

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. Applications accepted through February 22, 2026, with initial review and interviews expected to begin during the week of March 2.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

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.

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