Engineering & Technology Manager

Hood River Electric Cooperative Inc; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

HRA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, a member-owned utility serving the Hood River Valley in Oregon, seeks an Engineering & Technology Manager to lead electrical engineering and supervise its internet department. You will oversee system planning, distribution/substation engineering, staking/design, and the fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electric utilities, a BS in electrical engineering, and a PE or EIT path; Oregon license required.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with at least ten years of progressively responsible electric utility experience, including distribution system planning, design, and construction.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
• PE license, or an EIT with the ability to obtain a PE, is preferred.
• Valid Oregon driver's license; reside within a 40-minute drive of the office within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering work and supervise the internet department.
• Oversee system planning, distribution and substation engineering, staking and design.
• Advance the co-op's fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks.
• Direct consultants, contractors, and internet staff; meet with members on new services and upgrades.
• Help update and maintain GIS, OMS, and SCADA systems.
• Ensure systems are safe, reliable, and ready for growth.

Job description

Pay Rate

$160,000 - $210,000 per year, DOE

Date Posted

September 29, 2026

Job Summary

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, a member-owned cooperative serving the upper Hood River Valley in Oregon, is seeking an Engineering & Technology Manager to lead its electrical engineering work and supervise its internet department. In this hands-on, working manager role, you'll oversee system planning, distribution and substation engineering, staking and design, and the continued buildout of the co-op's fiber-to-the-home and fixed wireless networks. Working closely with the management team, you'll direct consultants, contractors, and internet staff, meet with members on new services and upgrades, and help update and maintain the co-op's GIS, OMS, and SCADA systems. Together with the rest of the team, you'll keep the co-op's systems safe, reliable, and ready for growth.

The ideal candidate is an electrical engineer with at least ten years of progressively responsible electric utility experience, including distribution system planning, design, and construction, and at least three years in a supervisory, lead, or program management role. A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline is required. A PE license, or an EIT with the ability to obtain a PE, is preferred, and so is experience with fiber or fixed wireless networks. A valid Oregon driver's license is required, and you must live within a 40-minute drive of our office within six months of hire. Housing is available.

Regular work hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

About HR Co-op

Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op is a small, member-owned utility serving the middle and upper Hood River Valley in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. Our team provides electric service to approximately 4,000 meters and fixed wireless and fiber internet service to roughly 3,200 subscribers across the unincorporated communities of Odell, Parkdale, and Mount Hood, as well as internet members in the city of Hood River and the Dee area.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a defined contribution retirement plan, a healthcare reimbursement account, and generous vacation and sick leave. Our work environment is team-oriented and grounded in a shared commitment to serving our members reliably, affordably, and efficiently.

The Hood River Valley is bordered by the Columbia River to the north and the Mt. Hood National Forest to the west, south, and east. The area is known for its tree fruit orchards, vibrant small-town community, and world-class outdoor recreation including windsurfing, kiteboarding, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater sports, camping, and fishing. It's a pretty spectacular place to call home!

Job Related Qualifications

See the job descriptions for job-related qualifications.

Benefits Information

HR Co-op offers a generous benefit package including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Defined Contribution Retirement (HR Co-op contributes 3% of annual base salary to a retirement account beginning with employment. After an introductory period, employees qualify for an additional contribution equal to 12% of annual base salary, for a maximum total contribution of 15%)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (401K)
• Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Eleven paid Holidays per year

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.