Principal Hydropower Engineer

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!

From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

At Associated Electric

, we’re looking for a driven

to help safeguard and modernize one of the most important clean, dispatchable energy resources in our portfolio: hydropower. Your expertise will directly

of a large federal hydropower asset portfolio under cost-based contracts and shared customer funding decisions.

This high-impact role serves as the

for Associated and a broader hydropower customer group, helping guide investment strategy and optimize operations and maintenance across approximately

. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and federal partners to make smart, data-driven decisions that sustain performance, reduce risk, and maximize asset value.

What you'll do:

What you’ll need:

We anticipate hiring at the Principal level, but we welcome applications from candidates at different experience levels whose qualifications and strengths align with the needs of the position.

Why Join Us

At Associated, you’ll be part of a mission-driven utility that prioritizes reliability, affordability, and sustainability for its member cooperatives. You’ll work on visible, meaningful projects

that influence regional energy strategy—and you’ll do it in a collaborative, expert team environment with long-term career potential.

What Associated provides:

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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