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What is an Electric Cooperative?

All Co-ops Follow 7 Cooperative Principles:

  • Non-profit electric utilities
  • Owned by members they serve
  • Established to provide at-cost electricity
  • Governed by a Board of Directors
  • Serve an estimated 42 million people in 47 states
  • Employ an estimated 70,000 people in the U.S.
  • Voluntary and Open Membership
  • Democratic Member Control
  • Members' Economic Participation
  • Autonomy and Independence 
  • Education, Training and Information
  • Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Job Openings at Nueces Electric

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Job Openings at Nueces Electric

Operations Department

Dispatcher, Project Manager, Journey Line Worker, Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee

Technical Services Department Engineering, Staking Tech, IT, Computers, Metering, Data Processing
Compliance Department

Payroll and Benefits, Human Resources, Communications, Safety

​Business Department

Finance, Accounting, Billing, Member Relations, Credit Counselor, Work Order Clerk

Management

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Technical Services Manager, Retail Manager, Line Superintendent, Safety & Loss Control, Human Resources/Communications Manager, Member Services Manager, Accounting Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Supervisor

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We take education and training seriously.

What we offer:

  • On the job training for several positions with continuing education included.
  • Tuition assistance if going to school while employed with NEC.
  • Apprenticeships for Line Worker Certifications: 4-year programs with large salary potential when complete.
  • Any graduating senior is eligible for NEC's Scholarships.
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  • About Us
    • About NEC
    • Board of Directors
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Co-op FAQ's
    • CR Relations
    • Meet the Team
    • Rates & Fees
    • Service Area
    • Transparency and Your Cooperative
    • 2024 Annual Meeting
  • Member Services
    • Capital Credits
    • Choose A Power Provider
    • Critical Care Renewal Letter
    • Member Handbook
      • Understanding Your Electric Bill
    • Metering
    • New Construction
    • New Service Applications
    • Outages
      • Outage Texting
      • Load Shed Events
    • Payment Options
      • SmartHub Mobile FAQs
  • Efficiency & Safety
    • Distributed Resources
      • Solar Energy
      • GENERAC
    • Energy Calculators
    • Energy for Teachers and Kids
    • ERCOT FAQs
    • Power Usage Alerts
    • Safety
    • Together We Save
    • Understanding Demand
  • Community Involvement
    • 5th Annual Coastal Bend Lineman Rodeo
    • Community Calendar
    • Deck the House Holiday Decorating Contest
    • Field Trips
    • HALO-Flight Guardian Program
    • #Lineman2Lineman Program
    • Nueces Electric Charities
    • Operation Round-Up
    • Rural Friends/ACRE Form
    • Safety Awareness
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Leadership Tour
    • Voices for Cooperative Power
  • News
    • Media
    • News & Publications
  • Storm Center