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 Powering Communities. Honoring Our Legacy. Building the Future.At Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, we don't just deliver electricity, we power communities, industries, farms, and families across eastern Missouri. As the largest electric distribution cooperative in Missouri, our responsibility is significant, and so is our opportunity to innovate. For more than 80 years, our Cooperative has been built on the principles of service, reliability, and community. Today, we are looking for a System Engineer who respects that legacy while bringing a fresh perspective on how modern distribution systems should evolve. This role is ideal for an engineer who wants more than a traditional utility job. Here, your ideas matter, your expertise will be heard, and your work will directly shape the reliability and growth of a rapidly expanding electric system. If you want to help design the grid of the future while serving real communities, CREC is the place to do it. What You'll DoAs a System Engineer, you will play a critical role in planning, analyzing, and improving our electrical distribution system to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective service for our members. Key responsibilities include: System Planning & EngineeringAnalyze system performance and recommend construction or upgrades to maintain reliability and efficiencyParticipate in long-range system planning and annual engineering work plansConduct power flow studies, fault studies, and system coordination analysis Distribution System OperationsSupport staking engineers in preparing construction designs and work ordersReview and approve work orders and field check construction for complianceCoordinate joint use and attachment applications with other utilitiesAssist in the development and maintenance of distribution construction standards Reliability & System PerformanceProgram and coordinate downline protection devices and system equipmentSupport switching orders and system operational planningAnalyze power quality issues and large load requests from members Leadership & CollaborationProvide mentorship and support to engineering staffWork closely with operations, GIS, member services, and external consultantsParticipate in statewide cooperative engineering meetings and technical development Your work will directly influence how the cooperative grows and serves members for decades to come. What We're Looking ForWe are seeking someone who combines technical expertise with curiosity and initiative.  Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in power systemsProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri or ability to obtain within one yearKnowledge of electrical distribution systems, protection, and system planningStrong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills Preferred ExperienceExperience in electric distribution engineeringFamiliarity with system modeling, coordination studies, and power quality analysisExperience working with electric cooperatives or utility environments Why Cuivre River Electric Cooperative?Working at a cooperative is different. We serve members, not shareholders, and every engineering decision we make impacts the communities we live in. At Cuivre River, you will find:One of the fastest-growing electric distribution systems in MissouriA culture where engineers are encouraged to challenge ideas and bring new thinkingLeadership that values long-term planning, reliability, and innovationThe opportunity to make meaningful decisions that impact 75,000+ membersThis is a place where tradition matters, but progress drives us forward. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative offers a robust benefits package, including retirement savings plan, generous personal leave, onsite fitness facility, medical, dental, vision, life, and short and long term disability, wellness programs and much more!  Additional ExpectationsOccasional evening or weekend availability during outages or emergenciesLimited overnight travel for professional meetings or training Join UsIf you're looking for a career where your engineering work has real impact, where your voice is heard, and where you can help shape the future of the electric grid, we encourage you to apply. Help us honor the past while engineering the future.EOE