Journeyman Lineman, Granby Location

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Journeyman Lineman 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 $61.36/hr, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, R and S plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs. 

Mountain Parks Electric has approximately 70 employees, 1,800 miles of line, and serves 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 Journeyman Lineman is responsible for constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing primary and secondary high voltage electrical facilities on energized and de-energized lines both above ground and underground and on all voltages required throughout the system to keep the system in a safe and operable condition.  This position Responds, investigates, and /or repairs service interruptions to ensure or to provide prompt restoration of service, and assists in evaluating the cause of the interruption to prevent future interruptions and provide continued reliability.  The Journeyman Lineman Participates in and maintains availability for on-call rotations for outages and associated service interruptions after normal working hours, and on holidays and weekends. 

Qualifications include a Journeyman Lineman certification from an approved electric distribution-training program and have four (4) years minimum experience or 8,500 hours of on-the-job training, have proof that they are a recognized Journeyman Lineman at another utility, or have a recognized Journeyman Lineman Certificate. Must have a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and must keep current and valid throughout employment.  Must reside within a 45-minute response time of service area center, and within service territory.

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online: Employment Opportunities | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc (mpei.com) Deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, March 18th .  Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Operations interns. We have two paid internship openings that will be located at our main office in Granby, CO.

Candidates attending a local high school are encouraged to apply. Come learn how an electric system operates and how line crews keep your lights on! Candidates should be available to work at least 500 hours between June and August of 2025, up to a maximum of 750 hours.

Compensation will be $20 per hour. Temporary employees may qualify for certain benefits based on hours worked and those benefits mandated by law.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their resume to hr@mpei.com by the end of business Monday, May 5th, 2025.  

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Staking/Design Technician 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 $47.71/hr.-$71.56/hr., depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs. 

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 Staking/Design Technician is responsible for investigating, designing, surveying, inspecting, and staking electric distribution lines in accordance with Mountain Parks Electric construction specifications, National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, and Rural Utilities Service in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.  This position prepares staking (design) sheets and cost estimates for new services, security lights, removal of idle services, service change-outs, line moves and system improvements.  The Staking/Design Technician develops and obtains easement and right-of-way documentation, conducts deed searches, identifies owners, secures cooperation and permission for the construction and maintenance of electrical facilities, assists in preparing and maintaining system maps and database through design, and will work with new and existing members, developers, and contractors on a daily basis.

Applicants must have 5 years related experience and/or training working for electric utilities in the area of distribution line design, staking and right-of-way/permit required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of distribution line design, transformer sizing, construction specifications, right-of-way easement procedures, National Electrical Safety Code, National Electric Code, Colorado Department of Transportation utilities relocation procedure, drafting, construction materials, basic surveying preferred. Experience with NISC, Mapwise, GPS, surveying, NESC, RUS standards, AutoCAD, word processing, spread sheet and data base software desirable.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online: Employment Opportunities | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc (mpei.com) Accepting applications until position filled. Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Fiber Project Manager position in our Granby, Colorado location. This is a full-time, temporary position.  If you are looking for a short-term position and you love the cooperative model, then MPE may be the place for you.  Wage range is $48.58/hr.-$72.87/hr., depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs.  

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 Fiber Project Manager serves as MPE’s on-site authority for monitoring and guiding third-party fiber construction activities. This role ensures that all work performed by Conexon (or other fiber to the home partner) and its subcontractors aligns with MPE electric construction standards, fiber construction best practices, and MPE’s internal policies for safety, quality, and asset protection. Conexon owns their last mile fiber and is responsible for managing the budget and project execution. This position provides field-based project oversight, liaison support, and compliance verification, serving as the cooperative’s representative on the ground.

Applicants must have an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Utility Operations, Project Management or a related field; five years related experience and/or training in electric utility or fiber infrastructure construction, with strong field oversight experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in reading construction drawings, staking sheets, and technical specifications is required and experience with permitting processes, easement acquisition, and utility right-of-way regulations for an electric cooperative preferred. An in-depth understanding of fiber optic installation methods and standards applicable to utility environments, with familiarity in NESC compliance, and outside plant (OSP) fiber deployment is required.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online at https://mpei.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

Accepting applications until June 2, 2025.

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.