We're Hiring!
Are you ready to electrify your career? Join us at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), where innovation meets opportunity, and together, we power opportunities into the future.
REC is a progressive member owned utility with a service area that spreads from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. REC serves over 182,000 connections in portions of 22 Virginia Counties.
Apply now and be a spark in our dynamic team!

Member Service Field Representative - Culpeper
The Member Service Field Representative (MSFR) has the knowledge and ability to support metered electric services and outdoor lighting. This includes installing and exchanging meters, connecting and disconnecting meters and outdoor lights, managing collections for past due accounts, performing meter tests, system inspections, and net metering interconnection inspections, and installing equipment at the meter base. Additionally, this role supports other areas such as installing/maintaining demand response devices, performing minor water heater repairs, providing outage restoration support, and representing the Cooperative at community events.
Member Service Field Representative - Bowling Green
The Member Service Field Representative (MSFR) has the knowledge and ability to support metered electric services and outdoor lighting. This includes installing and exchanging meters, connecting and disconnecting meters and outdoor lights, managing collections for past due accounts, performing meter tests, system inspections, and net metering interconnection inspections, and installing equipment at the meter base. Additionally, this role supports other areas such as installing/maintaining demand response devices, performing minor water heater repairs, providing outage restoration support, and representing the Cooperative at community events.
Director - Procurement and Materials Management
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is seeking a Director – Procurement & Materials Management who will participate in and be a part of the operational management team where cooperative challenges are recognized, discussed, and solved.
Serve as a key member of the operational management team, addressing cooperative challenges and aligning departmental strategies with organizational goals. Collaborate with leadership to implement the cooperative’s strategic plan, communicate it to employees, and ensure procurement and inventory functions are fully represented. Provide strategic oversight for procurement, warehousing, contracts, and mailroom operations while fostering efficiency, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Please see the PDF for full details for this exciting leadership opportunity.
Economic Development Specialist - Fredericksburg
The Economic Development Specialist will provide more robust support of economic development, engineering, and member services departments through: increased capacity to respond to requests for information and enhanced project follow-up, increased focus on data recording and research to provide for enhanced analytical decision-making and increased community visibility, further developing reputation as an energy expert and partner in long-term decision planning.
Civil & Environmental Engineer III/IV - Fredericksburg
The Civil and Environmental Engineer III/IV is responsible for the site/civil work on the Cooperative’s substations, transmission lines and occasional distribution lines to include the review of foundations, concrete specs/breaks, grading, entrance roads, SPCC’s, SWPPP’s and the PCB oil disposal plan.
Interested in a career at REC?
Our employees are the most energized and brightest in the industry. With a focus on outstanding service and innovation, REC is an industry leader. Come join our team and help us build a brighter future.
On this page find information about and apply for current job openings, learn about the different careers at the co-op, and the benefits offered. We look forward to connecting with you!
#WeAreREC
Veterans & Military

Veterans & Military
From the front lines to power lines, REC is proud to hire veterans from all branches of the military. Veterans are a great fit for co-ops and co-ops are a great fit for veterans.
Co-op Model

Co-op Model
We are more than an electric utility, we are a not-for-profit cooperative. Our interests and business decisions are driven by our member-owners.
Benefits

Benefits
At REC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as competitive pay & incentives, training & development opportunities, and a satisfying work environment.
Professional Development

Professional Development
Professional development refers to all training, certification, and education of an individual.
At Rappahannock Electric Cooperative we are more than just an electric company. We're your neighbors, friends and family. We're dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service. We're connected to the communities we serve. We're concerned about the environment. We're your energy experts. We're here for you when you need us. We're your electric cooperative. We Are REC.
REC is one of the state's largest distribution electric cooperatives. A professional management team and staff operate the Cooperative, and a Board of Directors elected by the members governs the organization.
CARING

CARING
Showing compassion and concern for our members and the communities we serve.
INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY
Being honest, responsible and ethical in all that we do, making sure our actions always match our words.
RESPECT

RESPECT
Honoring each person as an individual, and recognizing our responsibility to be mindful of the impact our actions will have today—and tomorrow.
SERVICE

SERVICE
Providing reliable electricity and quality products.
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