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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for first electric cooperative in the United States is $17.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A First Electric Cooperative job involves working for a member-owned electric utility that provides power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Employees may work in various roles, such as lineworkers, engineers, customer service representatives, and administrative professionals, to ensure safe and reliable electricity distribution. These jobs often focus on maintaining electrical infrastructure, responding to outages, and assisting members with their energy needs. Positions typically require technical skills, safety training, and a commitment to service excellence.

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A typical day for an employee at First Electric Cooperative often involves a mix of hands-on fieldwork—such as maintaining, repairing, or installing power lines—and office duties like system monitoring and reporting. Team members work closely together to troubleshoot outages, respond to service requests, and ensure the safety and reliability of the electric grid. While some roles focus more on customer service or administrative tasks, most team members rotate on-call schedules to address urgent utility issues. The collaborative environment encourages ongoing learning, making every day dynamic and rewarding.

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To excel at First Electric Cooperative, employees typically require knowledge of electrical systems, safety protocols, and relevant trade certifications or degrees in fields like electrical engineering or utility management. Familiarity with specialized utility management software, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and industry tools such as SCADA systems is important for daily operations. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and professional communication are invaluable soft skills for effective fieldwork and customer service. These combined skills ensure the delivery of reliable electrical services and foster a safe, collaborative work environment.

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Infographic showing various First Electric Cooperative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,834 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Engineering Internship

Nueces Electric Cooperative

Robstown, TX • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 6 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Engineering Internship-HQ, Calallen Texas

At Nueces Electric Cooperative, we are committed to fostering our students' growth and development by providing a supportive work culture that promotes creativity and excellence. We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Intern within our Engineering Department. Our mission is to continually make a positive impact on our members and communities, enhancing their quality of life by delivering reliable and cost-effective electric service in a culture where safety is priority. This non-exempt position pays $12.00 per hour and allows for a maximum of twenty hours of work per week. We are seeking a college student who is currently pursuing a degree from an accredited program in GIS, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a junior or senior undergraduate status preferred. 

Position Summary

This internship provides individuals with comprehensive and professional learning experience for a student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Under the guidance of engineering staff, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an electric distribution system within an electric cooperative environment. The internship is designed to provide practical experience in engineering principles, GIS mapping, utility operations, data analysis, and project support while developing a broad understanding of cooperative business functions. This temporary, training-oriented position is designed to facilitate career exploration and skill acquisition. Interns are assigned limited, non-hazardous tasks and do not carry the full scope of duties expected of regular employees. The part-time schedule (up to 20 hours per week, up to 84 hours monthly) offers flexibility within standard business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) to accommodate academic and personal obligations.

Primary Responsibilities

All duties as assigned within the parameters of all applicable federal, state, and local labor and safety laws and/or regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Develop a working knowledge of electric cooperative operations, engineering practices, and the electric distribution system.
  • Assist engineering staff with a variety of engineering, GIS mapping, and system documentation activities.
  • Support the collection, organization, analysis, and reporting of engineering and operational data.
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of engineering records, maps, drawings, and related documentation.
  • Participate in field visits, inspections, and project activities to gain practical experience with utility construction, maintenance, and system improvements.

Minimum Requirement

Currently enrolled in a college, university, or technical program pursuing a degree in GIS, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Educational coursework or projects should demonstrate knowledge of engineering principles, particularly in electrical systems, power distribution, or renewable energy. Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to assess and resolve engineering related issues using sound judgment. Working knowledge of basic math. Junior or senior college undergraduate status preferred. This position is educational and developmental in nature.

Preferred Requirements

Proficiency with basic engineering software or ability to learn. A basic understanding of power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution concepts, is a plus. Experience with GIS, Mapping, databases and spreadsheets. 

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) is more than a non-profit, customer-owned, at-cost electric utility. Founded in 1938, NEC serves over 19,000 electric meters across eight South Texas counties near the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. NEC is a pioneering cooperative in the industry, becoming the first electric cooperative to voluntarily deregulate in 2005. Today, NEC Retail serves over 32,000 consumers across Texas, offering competitive electric service.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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