Current Openings
Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Staff Engineer position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you. Wage range is $33.98/hr-$75.73/hr, depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs, among other benefits.
Mountain Parks Electric has 65 employees, approximately 1,800 miles of line, and serves approximately 22,000 meters. MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.
The Staff Engineer will prepare construction drawings and material requirements for substation rebuilds, additions and modifications involving site work, civil, structural, mechanical, protection/controls, and electrical phases of construction. They will review various operational reports and provide summary reports and analysis of system loads and load balance using SCADA and other sources of data and recommend appropriate actions to maintain operation within system planning criteria. The Staff Engineer will provide distribution system planning and protection/sectionalizing: system load forecasts, construction work plans, environmental reports, and long-range system plans, in accordance with established policies, plans and objectives of Mountain Parks Electric, ensuring that the member/owners have reliable service.
Qualifications include Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required, with emphasis in electrical power desired. At least three years of experience working with electric utilities is preferred. Registration as an Engineer Intern and passed the FE exam is required; registration as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is preferred or ability to obtain PE registration in Colorado within four years is required. Experience with AutoCAD, word processing, spread sheet and data base software preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@mpei.com and contact us to complete an application. This position will remain open until filled. Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the AMI Meter Tech position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you. Wage range is $32.13/hr-$56.95/hr, depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs, among other benefits.
Mountain Parks Electric has 65 employees, approximately 1,800 miles of line, and serves approximately 22,000 meters. MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.
The AMI Meter Tech will be responsible for inspecting, programming, calibrating, installing, and maintaining all metering and associated field equipment. This position will install and repair all single phase and three phase complex metering equipment such as AMI meters, KYZ meters, primary metering points, transockets, and other instrument rated equipment. The Meter Tech will install energized AMI meters and associated metering equipment, and RF communication equipment up to 480 volts and monitor network software to address system alarm events, prioritize issues and perform/coordinate appropriate repair and/or system optimization to facilitate accurate and timely billing. This position will perform various duties related to customer service including reading of meters and meter exchanges. The Meter Tech will assist in the training of new meter techs, keep informed of new technologies in the metering field, participate in job training and safety meetings, and attend specialized schools as may be assigned.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years electrical experience in an electrical field such as electrician or lineman, additional experience may be substituted for education. A basic understanding of electrical meters including but not limited to operation, testing, and maintenance required. Must be able to identify energized parts within and around metering installations. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in Colorado.
This position will remain open until filled. Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
I really like working here. My job is interesting, fun and rewarding. My co-workers' professionalism and personalities create an enjoyable work atmosphere.
Lindsay, Read Auditor/Customer Service
Mountain Parks Electric is a great place to work! I enjoy working for a rural electric cooperative.
Nathan, Journeyman Lineman