Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

APPARATUS GROUNDMAN TRAINEE

Apparatus Groundman Trainee

No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Maryland driver license with CDL Class A and DOT medical certificate.

SENIOR ATTORNEY

Senior Attorney

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school; Maryland Bar admission; 5+ years progressive legal experience, preferably with regulatory, contract, corporate, and environmental matters; experience with electric utilities or utility regulation helpful; starting salary 146,300 - 204,600; full benefits.

Associate Advanced Distribution Management System Engineer

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering; FE or Engineer-in-Training preferred; strong analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; NEC/NESC knowledge; no direct experience required but up to 2 years to advance.

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman Lineman with experience in construction and maintenance of distribution lines; knowledge of NEC/NESC/OSHA; valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card; high school diploma or equivalent; completion of apprenticeship and Journeyman card.

SMECO

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Occupational Safety Compliance Manager

Four-year degree or equivalent; OSHA 30 General Industry; CPR/First Aid instructor preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office; strong investigation, public speaking, and writing skills.

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR

Transmission System Operator

Two-year college degree (or equivalent) in math/statistics/basic electricity; five years in operation/construction/maintenance of electric utility systems; SCADA experience preferred.

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATIONS MANAGER

Transmission System Operations Manager

Four-year degree or equivalent; NERC and PJM certification; seven+ years in operation, construction, maintenance of electric utility systems; supervisory/SCADA experience.

ENGINEER SYSTEM PROTECTION

Electrical System Protection Engineer

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering; eligible to become a licensed Professional Engineer; experience in electric utility industry preferred but all levels welcome.

Title	Location	Date
APPARATUS GROUNDMAN TRAINEE Full Time · $45K/yr · 0+ YOE Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2026
SENIOR ATTORNEY Full Time · $146K-$205K · 5+ YOE Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Mar 18, 2026
Associate Advanced Distribution Management System Engineer Full Time · $72K-$93K · 0+ YOE Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Mar 2, 2026
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN Full Time · $109K/yr Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Feb 11, 2026
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER Full Time · $95K-$124K Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Oct 31, 2025
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR Full Time · $81K-$105K · 5+ YOE Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Oct 5, 2025
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATIONS MANAGER Full Time · $103K-$139K · 7+ YOE Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Aug 18, 2025
ENGINEER SYSTEM PROTECTION Full Time Hughesville, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Hughesville, Maryland, United States Onsite	Sep 30, 2024

Activities	Electric power distributionElectric power transmissionGrid infrastructure maintenanceUtility customer serviceEnergy management solutions
Headquarters	US
Industries	Electric UtilitiesEnergy
Name	Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Employees	579
Type	Cooperative / Mutual
Subsidiaries	SMECO Charitable Foundation
Tagline	Distributes and transmits electricity to consumers in southern Maryland.
Founded	1,937
Website	smeco.coop

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

About Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative