Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! We are seeking a temporary Meter/Relay Assistant to join our substation team. In this collaborative environment, you'll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience in meter, relay, and automation technologies. This position is eligible to work up to 1000 hours.

What You'll Accomplish

• Perform installation, maintenance, modification to and testing of SCADA control, fiber, revenue metering, and RTU circuitry.
• Assist with the electrical check-out and functionality of substation equipment, control circuits, and ancillary equipment.
• Document all maintenance activities and repairs in a clear and organized manner.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to our safety culture.

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

• A high school degree or equivalent
• A certificate, diploma or associate degree in electrical construction, automation controls, substation, telecommunications, or a related technical field of study
• A valid driver's license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and computer technology
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a team environment

Position Details

• Hourly pay rate is $27.00
• Paid work-related travel expenses
• PPE gear provided
• Summer work schedule is a 4/10 work week with 10-hour days M-Th and every Friday off
• Desired start date is April or May, but will depend on candidate availability

Our Cooperative Community

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.

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 11, 2026, with interviews expected to begin during the week of February 23.

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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