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What sets a career in cooperatives apart is the satisfaction you get knowing you’re making a difference in your community. And the many, many benefits we offer our employees.
A Great Place to Work
Poudre Valley REA employs close to 90 people who work as a team to serve over 57,000 homes and businesses across Northern Colorado with the safe, reliable, efficient energy solutions and exceptional service our members deserve and expect.
Our dedicated employee team has a vested interest in our cooperative values and a shared commitment to empowering the lives of those we serve.
Learn More About UsMeet The People Of PVREA
Linemen
Our members depend on us for safe, reliable, affordable energy solutions with exceptional member service. Our mission is to do just that — while continuously improving to meet and exceed their evolving needs. Meet the hardworking and dedicated linemen of Poudre Valley REA — learn about them, their role within our electric cooperative, and why they love serving our community.
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Engineering
Our members’ needs are constantly growing and changing — from the mountains to the plains, suburbia to the countryside, our membership is as diverse as their energy needs. In order to meet these ever evolving needs, we have to be future-focused and grow with our membership. Our creative and brilliant engineers of Poudre Valley REA diligently work to ensure wherever our members our, we meet their power needs.
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Energy Resources
It can be easy to take power for granted, especially when it’s all around us. But our membership uses electricity in a variety of ways and our Energy Resources team works to ensure our members get the most out of their electricity. Hear from the experts and see how they help our membership manage the energy in their home — whether it’s answering questions on efficient heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, solar panels, or more, the Energy Resources team has the answers.
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Operational Technology
Keeping the lights on takes more than generating electricity — it requires a network of complex equipment working in sync across the grid. Our Technology team ensures vital infrastructure like transformers, reclosers, and communication assets operate safely and reliably. Their work helps prevent outages, enables remote diagnostics, and keeps the grid strong and responsive.
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Communications
Everyone has a story to tell, and our Communications team brings those stories to life. They showcase the faces, places, and voices that make northern Colorado and our cooperative community special, ensuring members see themselves in our work. Beyond storytelling, the team creates experiences through appreciation events, safety demonstrations, efficiency programs, and more. Whether connecting through words, images, or events, our team builds bridges that strengthen relationships and celebrate the cooperative spirit.
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Information Technology
While electricity may seem like a purely physical service, today’s power grid relies just as much on secure, efficient digital systems. Our Technology team plays a vital role in protecting sensitive data for both the cooperative and our members, keeping digital infrastructure safe from threats. They also support mission-critical systems that deliver reliable electric service every day. From cybersecurity to smart grid technology, our team ensures we stay connected, protected, and ready for whatever comes next.
Watch The Full Video
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Linemen
Linemen
Our members depend on us for safe, reliable, affordable energy solutions with exceptional member service. Our mission is to do just that — while continuously improving to meet and exceed their evolving needs. Meet the hardworking and dedicated linemen of Poudre Valley REA — learn about them, their role within our electric cooperative, and why they love serving our community.
Watch The Full Video
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Engineering
Engineering
Our members’ needs are constantly growing and changing — from the mountains to the plains, suburbia to the countryside, our membership is as diverse as their energy needs. In order to meet these ever evolving needs, we have to be future-focused and grow with our membership. Our creative and brilliant engineers of Poudre Valley REA diligently work to ensure wherever our members our, we meet their power needs.
Watch The Full Video
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Energy Resources
Energy Resources
It can be easy to take power for granted, especially when it’s all around us. But our membership uses electricity in a variety of ways and our Energy Resources team works to ensure our members get the most out of their electricity. Hear from the experts and see how they help our membership manage the energy in their home — whether it’s answering questions on efficient heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, solar panels, or more, the Energy Resources team has the answers.
Watch The Full Video
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Operational Technology
Operational Technology
Keeping the lights on takes more than generating electricity — it requires a network of complex equipment working in sync across the grid. Our Technology team ensures vital infrastructure like transformers, reclosers, and communication assets operate safely and reliably. Their work helps prevent outages, enables remote diagnostics, and keeps the grid strong and responsive.
Watch The Full Video
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Communications
Communications
Everyone has a story to tell, and our Communications team brings those stories to life. They showcase the faces, places, and voices that make northern Colorado and our cooperative community special, ensuring members see themselves in our work. Beyond storytelling, the team creates experiences through appreciation events, safety demonstrations, efficiency programs, and more. Whether connecting through words, images, or events, our team builds bridges that strengthen relationships and celebrate the cooperative spirit.
Watch The Full Video
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Information Technology
Information Technology
While electricity may seem like a purely physical service, today’s power grid relies just as much on secure, efficient digital systems. Our Technology team plays a vital role in protecting sensitive data for both the cooperative and our members, keeping digital infrastructure safe from threats. They also support mission-critical systems that deliver reliable electric service every day. From cybersecurity to smart grid technology, our team ensures we stay connected, protected, and ready for whatever comes next.
Watch The Full Video
Benefits You’ll Receive
Our Co-op's Values
As a local co-op, we’re proud to support the hardworking individuals who enable us to deliver on our mission of providing a vital service to our members each and every day.
- We value each person and the role they play in delivering exceptional service to our members.
- We foster employee development and advancement.
- We have an active volunteer and community service program.
- We host numerous employee events including family nights.
Holistic Wellness
We offer programs and services to help our team members and their families live healthy, active lifestyles.
- Our step count program can turn daily steps into HSA dollars each month.
- Annual reimbursements include financial assistance for gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal trainers and more.
- Sign up for athletic events with your co-op teammates and we’ll cover the entrance fee.
- Co-op partnerships provide access to mental, physical, emotional, and life planning assistance and counseling.
Investing in You
We are fully invested in our employees from hire to retire – setting you and your family up for success now and into the future.
- We foster employee development and advancement.
- Tuition reimbursement is available for continuing education.
- Training and conference attendance is possible.
Compensation
Our comprehensive benefits packages include a myriad of employment perks that support you financially from day one and into your retirement.
- Competitive pay for hourly and salary team members.
- Medical, prescription, and dental insurance with 100% employer paid premiums.
- Defined 401K contributions and pension plans.
- Life insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Reimbursements for travel, education/training, wellness, and more.
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Our Co-op's Values
Our Co-op's Values
As a local co-op, we’re proud to support the hardworking individuals who enable us to deliver on our mission of providing a vital service to our members each and every day.
- We value each person and the role they play in delivering exceptional service to our members.
- We foster employee development and advancement.
- We have an active volunteer and community service program.
- We host numerous employee events including family nights.
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Holistic Wellness
Holistic Wellness
We offer programs and services to help our team members and their families live healthy, active lifestyles.
- Our step count program can turn daily steps into HSA dollars each month.
- Annual reimbursements include financial assistance for gym memberships, fitness equipment, personal trainers and more.
- Sign up for athletic events with your co-op teammates and we’ll cover the entrance fee.
- Co-op partnerships provide access to mental, physical, emotional, and life planning assistance and counseling.
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Investing in You
Investing in You
We are fully invested in our employees from hire to retire – setting you and your family up for success now and into the future.
- We foster employee development and advancement.
- Tuition reimbursement is available for continuing education.
- Training and conference attendance is possible.
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Compensation
Compensation
Our comprehensive benefits packages include a myriad of employment perks that support you financially from day one and into your retirement.
- Competitive pay for hourly and salary team members.
- Medical, prescription, and dental insurance with 100% employer paid premiums.
- Defined 401K contributions and pension plans.
- Life insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Reimbursements for travel, education/training, wellness, and more.
Living & Working in Northern Colorado
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, the Fort Collins area experiences 300+ days of sunshine per year and offers exciting recreational opportunities. Home to Colorado State University and outstanding public schools, with the convenience of a small town atmosphere, it has all the amenities of a big city.
We recently received the following awards!
- Named Money Magazine’s Best Place to Live in the US.
- Ranked 5th Best Places for Business and Careers by Forbes.
- Third Happiest Metro Region, Fort Collins-Loveland, CO by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
- Top Colorado City for Job Growth.
- Ranked #1 in Best Cities in Colorado to Live.
Serve Our Co-ops, Serve Our Country
We’re proud of the veterans and active military who are already within our ranks, and actively facilitate the connection with others who can help us achieve our mission. Connecting job-seeking veterans, active military, and their partners and families with our co-op is a win-win endeavor.
We have committed to Vets Power Us, an electric cooperative initiative that assists in recruiting, hiring, and honoring veterans while helping them explore meaningful career opportunities.
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