Energy Services Electrician

Are you a skilled electrician looking for a dynamic job focused on technology with a lot of variety? East Central Energy (ECE) is looking for an Energy Services Electrician to join our team! In this role, your main focus will be supporting members in the community by designing, installing, and maintaining our energy programs. The variety of work could range from responding to member inquiries, completing service orders in mobile and desktop applications, troubleshooting an electric furnace, running analytic reports or load control events, diagnosing a high electric bill, or monitoring monthly success rates for load control devices. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today and be part of your local co-op!

Why You’ll Love Working at ECE

• Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we foster innovation, accountability, and empowered decision-making to help you succeed. 
• Competitive Pay: Starting wage range of $37.20 - $41.86 hourly, based on your relevant education and experience. 
• Outstanding Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical with employer contributions to an HSA, dental, vision, STD, LTD and more—including tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs. 
• Future-Ready: Build your financial security with a 401(k)-plan featuring up to a 10% employer contribution. 
• Rest and Renewal: Recharge with 22 days of PTO and ten paid holidays. 
• Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve.

A Day in the Life

• Energy management and installation: Design, install, inspect, and maintain load control and energy management equipment following NEC, NESC, and ECE standards. Assemble, program, and install metering and load control devices to ensure reliability and member satisfaction.
• Member and contractor support: Educate members, builders, and contractors on energy efficiency programs, distributed energy, rates, and available incentives. Conduct site assessments, provide equipment recommendations, and perform heat loss analysis for system sizing.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting: Perform electrical maintenance and repairs at ECE facilities, substations, and member sites. Diagnose and correct issues with load management and distributed energy systems, ensuring safety and compliance with codes.
• Collaboration and documentation: Work closely with other departments to coordinate system upgrades and ensure accurate documentation of permits, inspections, and installations.

 What You’ll Need

• Education & Experience: A two-year technical degree plus a minimum of three years of electrical installation experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Credentials: Valid Driver’s License and Journeyman Level Electrical License. Preferred credentials include HVAC experience and a strong technology background with hands-on experience in online program management platforms.
• Skills: Strong understanding of electrical systems, codes, and safety practices. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing load management systems, distributed energy set ups, and related technologies. Proficient in using load management software, metering equipment, and control devices to verify system performance. Experienced in reading building plans, performing heat loss analysis, and recommending system sizing. Comfortable using Microsoft 365, scheduling programs, and equipment tracking software.
  
  Additional Details
• Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., based at the Braham, MN Operations North building.
• Hybrid Option: This position is onsite and does not offer a hybrid work arrangement.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: ECE embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives and experiences they bring.
  

Apply by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, to start your journey with East Central Energy!