The OTEC Difference

We're more than an ordinary utility - we are guided by principles that put the needs of our members, employees and communities first. Serving more than 60,000 Oregonians across an expansive, diverse territory takes strength, commitment and teamwork.

At OTEC, we rely on each other, so our members can rely on us.

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is headquartered in Eastern Oregon with the Elkhorn Mountains to the west and the Eagle Cap Mountains to the east. Surrounded by national forest lands, the OTEC service territory is known for unlimited recreational opportunities including, skiing, clear lakes and rivers, hiking trails, excellent camping prospects and an 18-hole golf course.

Benefits of Working at OTEC

OTEC employees are dedicated to providing safe, reliable energy and a high level of service excellence to our members. A career at OTEC includes many benefits. We offer our employees work/life balance, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, retirement benefits, continued professional development and training, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OTEC is committed to hiring the best qualified persons to perform the tasks involved in providing high quality service to its members. In fulfilling that commitment, OTEC shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons seeking employment, and shall see that its hiring practices, working conditions, benefits and privileges of employment, compensation, training, opportunities for advancement (including upgrading and promotion) and transfers and termination of employment (including layoffs and recalls) are such that there is no discrimination as to employees of OTEC because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood or disability.

OTEC is an alcohol and drug-free employer.

Current Career Opportunities

Start a new and exciting career in the electrical industry! Electric cooperatives encompass a wide variety of fields from engineering and operations to information technology and customer service. Current open positions listed below.

We hope you'll join the OTEC Team!