About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

Job Summary

Responsible to the Field Services Supervisor for on-site daily construction observation of transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in support of the Project Management Office (PMO) and Distribution Engineering Department. Monitors stormwater permits and compliance associated with construction of various projects. Works in conjunction with CORE’s design engineers, consulting engineers, CORE’s Engineering and Operation’s Departments, contractor personnel, developers, customers, and other utilities to ensure facilities are constructed in compliance with the latest contract standards, specifications, and codes, along with local, state and federal requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe construction of substations, transmission and distribution projects. Including installation, removal, upgrades, and relocation of assigned SI and new consumer projects
• Acts as liaison between the contractor, customer, CORE personnel and consultants.
• Oversees work associated with project requirements from project preconstruction meeting to FWT (Final Walk-Through), including participation in preconstruction and post job walks, coordinating design modifications, change orders,
• ITC’s (Instruction to Contractor), RFI’s (Request for Information) and material issues.

• Completes daily inspection report and other documentation as required per project utilizing department forms.
• Responsible for managing stormwater permits and monitoring for compliance with the Clean Water Act which includes conducting construction site run-off control reviews, identifying the parameters of coverage and compliance for stormwater discharges, reviews proper installation and maintenance of BMP’s, determines causes of improper BMP ineffectiveness and how to correct, and implements mandated reporting in accordance with local, state and federal stormwater regulations.
• Must maintain Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and all associated redline markups throughout a project. Must ensure that all redline markups are reconciled on a single IFC set of drawings.
• Overseas post-construction site clean-up and reclamation for FWT as required by project
• Promotes quality control by inspecting construction for compliance with CORE’s specifications and Standards, and electrical codes.
• Adherence to safe working practices within local, state and federal regulations.
• Practices cost control and monitors expenditures, reviews contractor redlines, initiates change orders, and monitors construction scopes and schedules.
• Provides regular updates to CORE’s data and document management software.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 10 years of construction or design related experience. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Requires general knowledge of utility construction practices for overhead and underground distribution systems and working knowledge of RUS, IEEE standards, NESC, NEC and OSHA construction regulations.
• Requires valid Colorado driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within CORE’s standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• 2 years performing field observation or construction management in the electric utility industry is preferred.
• Certified in stormwater management and erosion control is preferred, or willing to pursue once hired.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 10/24/2025. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Eight paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave
  
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Long term care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
• Travel assistance & identity theft support services
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr@core.coop