Careers

The Senior Project Manager – Hyperscale Infrastructure Projects (SPM-HIP) is a leader responsible for overseeing and directing the full lifecycle of data center infrastructure growth and technical execution for hyperscale engineering projects within the Cooperative. This role manages a substantial and expanding portfolio of direct-serve projects totaling more than $800M, including large-scale electric delivery infrastructure, substations, transmission interconnections, and the timely delivery of associated initiatives. SPM-HIP provides leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and acts as the primary interface with executive stakeholders, including Fortune 100 enterprise clients, real estate developers, and governmental agencies.

The SPM-HIP leads consultants, and contractors ensuring all engineering, procurement, design, and construction activities meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This position is accountable for resource allocation, risk management, and the development of project management best practices across the Cooperative’s portfolio. SPM-HIP collaborates with transmission providers and G&T Cooperative partners to ensure seamless project integration and energization.

The Distribution Designer will design distribution facilities to extend or enhance service in compliance with RUS construction specifications and other requirements of RUS, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and The National Electrical Safety Code in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.

The Distribution Designer will design distribution facilities to extend or enhance service in compliance with RUS construction specifications and other requirements of RUS, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and The National Electrical Safety Code in order to obtain the most efficient and effective system design.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is seeking a motivated Intern to support its Finance & Accounting Department. This hybrid role offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional utility cooperative environment while balancing academic commitments.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is seeking a Chief Growth Officer, a senior executive role responsible for driving sustainable growth through market expansion,  innovation, and customer-focused strategies. This leader will oversee the intake of new large customers, the development of service agreements and contracts, and the design, construction, and delivery of electric infrastructure needed to achieve energization. The role also directs power generation activities that support both temporary (bridging) and permanent power needs for large customer projects, including loads served outside of  REC’s wholesale power contract, in collaboration with and subject to approval by REC’s G&T. A key priority for this position is the ability to create new revenue streams, expand the cooperative’s energy portfolio, and leverage digital transformation initiatives to strengthen REC’s position as a leader in the evolving energy landscape.