Employment Opportunities

  Based in Cando, this person will be responsible for metering and load management service work in the northern half of the NPEC service area. In-field technician will perform the following duties:

* customer load management inspections

* metering installation and support

* Cooper/Cannon Power Line Carrier troubleshooting

* AMI system work

   Successful applicant must communicate well and be comfortable working with the public, demonstrate a proficiency in Windows software and be able to learn new computer skills. Self-motivation and strong work habits are required. A technical degree such as Electrical Technology is preferred. Northern Plains Electric offers a competitive wage and benefits package including; health insurance, 401k plan, and paid vacation.

   To apply, send letter of application and resume to Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Attn: Mgr of I.T., PO Box 180, Carrington, ND 58421. Call (701) 968-3314 for more information.

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

Summer Intern - Photography and videography

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, Jamestown, N.D.

Northern Plains and Dakota Valley Electric Cooperatives seek a student studying Communications, Photography, Video, Film Editing or a related field to work about 20-25 hours per week in the Jamestown office. Pack your muck books. A qualified applicant is experienced capturing both video and still photos – and doesn't mind a little mud. We'll use those skills documenting line workers and other crews working in severe conditions including wind storms, floods, rain etc.

Video editing skills are not necessary, but preferred. Internship would require travel within the Northern Plains and Dakota Valley service areas during daytime hours. Nights and weekends may be required, although rarely if at all. Hours are flexible and require flexibility. When not traveling, the intern may help with editing, archiving, proofreading as well as other duties.

If interested, send a job application, 3-5 of your best photography samples as well as any video you've captured or produced (links to YouTube etc., are preferred) to KatieA@nplains.com by May 15.