Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is looking to hire a full-time Electrical Engineer as part of the Engineering Team located in Fairbanks, AK. This position earns a competitive wage and exceptional benefits including health insurance, short-term disability, defined benefit plan, 401(k) match, wellness benefits and generous paid leave.

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,261 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 35 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce composed of safe, committed, and self-motivated employees. GVEA strives to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, honesty, accountability, respect, goodwill, and continuous improvement.

As part of a team, the Electrical Engineer provides engineering services, under supervision, to support the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of the GVEA system. Some duties include providing analysis of smaller scale system disturbances to determine root cause and to recommend remedial action as necessary. They also review and approve design and equipment proposed for complex electrical services and loads. The Electrical Engineer executes all projects and duties assigned in a manner that best serves GVEA, its members, and employees.

GVEA's Electrical Engineer plays an integral role in our ability to serve the Interior of Alaska by providing reliable electric service at fair and reasonable prices!

Do you have strong oral and written communication skills? Do you have the ability to maintain a cooperative, friendly attitude towards co-workers, professional contacts, vendors, stakeholders and the general public? Are you dependable and trustworthy? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE
This position typically works 8 hours per day, 5 days per week or flex schedule. Additional hours as required.

READY TO JOIN OUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TEAM?
If you feel that you would be the right fit for this job, please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99701

Note: This position is open until filled.

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary.

All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug/alcohol screening.