There are many ways to earn a paycheck, but some are more rewarding than others. At South Central Power, employees are making a difference every day and adding value to the lives of our members.
While considering an electric industry career, you might mostly think of jobs like the line workers who restore power after an outage and the member service representatives you talk with about your bill. But South Central Power is more than that — we’re a team of more than 280 professionals with skills in accounting, engineering, energy services, marketing, IT, safety, and more.
Interested? Here are several reasons for you to consider joining your electric cooperative family.
A paycheck with a purpose
An electric co-op is a different kind of business. We’re built and led by the members we serve, not some distant shareholders. While we provide safe, reliable energy that is critical to the health and prosperity of our community, we do much more by creating new programs that meet the changing needs of our community.
We’re looking ahead
Rapid advances in energy technologies and opportunities are changing the way we use electricity. When you work at an electric cooperative, you are part of a team that creates innovative energy solutions for the people and businesses in our community.
We put people first
We respect diversity and openness — it makes us stronger. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, while still maintaining a close-knit, family-friendly working environment. Decisions are made locally, by managers who know employees by name — not halfway across the country in an anonymous corporate headquarters where profit is the primary motivator.
We’re invested in you
We support your professional growth, development, and success with internal and external training opportunities. Co-op employees deliver a valuable service to our communities, and they’re rewarded for that dedication with competitive pay, insurance and wellness plans, and outstanding retirement benefits.
Whether you’re climbing poles, designing electrical systems, or assisting members, you’ll be part of something bigger — serving your community while keeping the lights on for your neighbors, family, and friends.
Learn more about current opportunities at www.southcentralpower.com/careers.
From the January 2026 issue of Ohio Cooperative Living.