Transmission Engineer

Company: East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Transmission Engineer Join our team at East River Electric Power Cooperative! Are you ready to make an impact in the power industry? We are seeking a Transmission Engineer who is eager to grow their skills and contribute to the essential infrastructure that powers our communities. As a member of our engineering services team, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, taking on hands-on responsibilities that will develop your technical expertise and help ensure reliable service for our members. Engineer level within the job family will be determined by qualifications and experience. On the job training will be provided! At East River Electric Power Cooperative we're dedicated to providing reliable and affordable wholesale power to our members across 40,000 square miles of service area. As a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, we provide electricity to 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system serving eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Our members, in turn, power the lives of the member-owners in their service territories. Our Cooperative Community As a cooperative, we do things differently! The decisions we make are made with our members in mind. We've built our foundation on Touchstone Energy's four cooperative values: integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. These values represent the cooperative difference, which is why we value things like community outreach, teamwork, and work-life balance. The unique cooperative business model is designed to provide both growth and stability. This is just a little insight into why our members trust us to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power and service every day. This incredible job opportunity awaits you at our main campus in Madison, South Dakota. Madison offers a warm and welcoming small-town atmosphere combined with modern amenities that make it the perfect place for you and your family. Take advantage of great resources like the state-of-the-art Madison Regional Hospital, experience the innovative campus of Dakota State University, enjoy a thriving community center, and more. With two stunning lakes nearby, recreational opportunities are abundant, and you'll be just a short drive away from many of eastern South Dakota's most popular attractions. LEARN MORE ABOUT MADISON > What You'll Accomplish As a valued member of our engineering team, you'll apply your engineering expertise to projects that strengthen the reliability and performance of our transmission system. Your technical background, problem?solving skills, and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact every day as we work to deliver exceptional wholesale power to our members. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers who uphold our cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. We're serious about your professional growth, offering paid training and development opportunities to help you advance in your career. In this role you will: Contribute to the design and engineering of transmission structures, foundations, and related hardware, working closely with seasoned engineers and partnering with internal teams and external consultants. Develop project scopes, engineering drawings, structural details, and specifications aligned with East River's standards, and assist in reviewing engineering work to ensure accuracy and consistency. Support construction activities by helping select materials, evaluating equipment options, and ensuring projects stay on schedule. Compile and manage technical documentation, including design data, maps, charts, and specifications for maintenance and capital improvement projects. Assist in maintaining systems such as GIS and Asset Management to support planning, modeling, and long?term system reliability. Explore new tools, technologies, and engineering approaches while contributing creative solutions in a collaborative, supportive environment. Showcase Your Knowledge, Abilities, and Expertise. Do you bring: A bachelor's degree in engineering: civil, mechanical, or electrical are highly relevant Direct utility, infrastructure, or general engineering experience (a plus but not required) Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), or interest in pursuing a PE license (preferred but not required) Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively with teammates, and build productive working relationships Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and working with engineering?related software and technology Benefits that Matter At East River, we value your well-being and want you to thrive. That's why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Retirement pension plan and contribution to a 401(k) savings plan Medical insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid training and development opportunities Access to a wellness program and financial planning resources Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays 9/80 work schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to encourage a work-life balance Want to learn more about East River? Visit our website's career pages and hear what our current employees have to say. Questions? Contact hr@eastriver.coop or (605) 256-4536. Applications accepted through February 22, 2026 , with initial review and interviews expected to begin during the week of March 2. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All positions are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen. 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