About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

Responsible for miscellaneous tasks supporting the project management, engineering and coordination of activities related to transmission, substation, and distribution System Improvement projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for performing tasks associated with engineering and construction activities for substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and other facility relocation projects. Specific duties include, but not limited to, reviewing distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection applications, using a distribution system engineering analysis tool to review switching and load flow, and reviewing distribution long range planning. Receives direction from the Planning Manager or other supervisors to define objectives. Regularly works with confidential data related to location of electric facilities, budgets, and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school diploma and current full time (at least 12 credit hours) enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or graduate program in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Requires valid Colorado driver's license with satisfactory driving record within CORE standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and with general office equipment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Requires organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with other departments to furnish or obtain information.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Application Timeline

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 5/1/2026. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...  

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Nine paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
  
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected]