Electrical Engineer

Ready to Love Where You Work?

Cherryland Electric Cooperative is an employer of choice in Northern Michigan. We're renowned for our collaborative culture, best-in-state reliability, and deep community roots. If you're driven by hard work, innovation, and solving real-world problems that matter, your future team is waiting for you at Cherryland.

Our employees thrive on tackling complex challenges, supporting one another, and finding practical solutions that make a lasting impact for our members. As an Electrical Engineer
, you'll help shape the future of our electric distribution system while building a rewarding engineering career alongside experienced mentors who are invested in your growth.

Whether you're a recent engineering graduate ready to launch your career or an experienced engineer looking for meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Work alongside incredible coworkers who share a passion for our mission:
To serve our members safely, reliably, and affordably.

You’ll work on meaningful projects from day one while developing the technical expertise and professional experience needed to earn your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and ultimately your Professional Engineer (PE) license. We believe in growing engineers, not just hiring them.

Enjoy a competitive wage and benefits package, including a matching 401(k), a fully funded pension plan, generous paid time off, and outstanding health insurance.

We ask a lot of our employees on a daily basis and treat our work relationships as long-term investments. During a storm (literal or figurative), we all give 200%, but we also value flexibility and understand the importance of meeting personal and family needs outside of work.

(Generalized – please see full job description for complete responsibilities.)

No two days look exactly the same. You'll split your time between engineering analysis, field work, project collaboration, and supporting the reliable operation of Cherryland's electric distribution system while developing new skills along the way.

• Perform engineering studies that improve the safety, reliability, and performance of the electric distribution system.
• Support the planning, design, construction, operation, and continuous improvement of Cooperative infrastructure.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Support SCADA, distribution automation, communications, and other operational technologies that enhance system reliability.
• Participate in field investigations, equipment testing, commissioning activities, and construction projects.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Information Technology, contractors, consultants, and fellow Cooperative employees to deliver successful projects.
• Support system restoration and emergency response during outages and major storm events.
• Continue developing technical expertise while contributing to the Cooperative's culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Cooperative goals and as a valued teammate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Systems preferred).
• Recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within one year of hire.
• Commitment to pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure as part of your long‑term career development.
• Engineering internship, co‑op, utility, or related engineering experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
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