El Paso Electric Company

Regional utility generating, transmitting and distributing electricity across west Texas and southern New Mexico.

1,100 employees

13 open positions

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Energy

Generation

Transmission

Distribution

Solar

Utility-scale Solar

Natural Gas Power

Renewable Energy

Electricity

Commercial

Residential

Infrastructure

Wholesale Power

Industrial

Economic Development

About El Paso Electric Company

Born in 1901 as a mule

drawn streetcar company, it electrified street railways before pivoting to power generation by 1925.

Its energy mix pairs clean solar and wind farms with a fast

start natural gas unit to balance reliability and sustainability.

Ranked among top utilities for solar and energy

efficiency efforts, it has deployed EV charging and ENERGY STAR home programs.

Its typical projects include grid modernization, renewable energy deployment, and maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Culture & Values

Mission: We are transforming the Energy Landscape.

Vision: Together we are powering Economic Growth, Innovation and Prosperity in our region.

Deliver Customer Reliability and Affordability.

Build the Grid for Growth.

Modernize our Technology.

Minimize our Environmental Footprint.

Drive a Culture of Engagement and Accountability.

Provide safe, efficient and reliable service at a reasonable cost.

Maintain a dynamic, creative work environment that fosters safety, professional development, mutual respect, commitment and integrity.

Provide timely and accurate data to Regulators, while working in an honest and collaborative manner to resolve any Customer issue.

Quick Info

Company Size1,100 employees

Open Positions13 jobs available

IndustriesEnergy, Generation, Transmission +12 more

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Key Highlights

10,000 sq miGrid CoverageCovers a vast area from Hatch, NM to Van Horn, TX.

2,000 MWPower CapacityTotal dependable capacity from six power plants, including nuclear and wind facilities.

4.3BAcquisition ValueAcquired by a J.P. Morgan-backed fund in a significant deal.

100 MilesBeacon VisibilityIconic 'Star on the Mountain' holiday beacon visible for 100 miles.

80% by 2035Carbon-Free Energy TargetCommitted to achieving an 80% carbon-free energy mix by 2035.

47% Carbon-Free Generation2022 Energy Mix Breakdown47% of net generation is provided by carbon-free sources, including solar and nuclear power.

11% Carbon Footprint ReductionSince 2015Reduced the company's overall carbon footprint by 11% since 2015.

333k Metric Tons CO₂ AvoidedAnnual Emission SavingsThe Milagro Solar+Storage project avoids approximately 333,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually.

Open Positions

13 jobs available

ENERGY SVS REP-ASSOC - SENIORHandles utility customer service calls, billing inquiries, service requests, and complaints.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMPaid 10‑week summer internship gaining utility experience at El Paso Electric.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMSummer internship providing hands‑on experience in utility operations and business functions.

TRADER REAL TIME-ASSOCIATE - SENIORBuy/sell electricity in real time to balance load, optimize generation costs.

Intermediate (4-7 years)

1 week ago

DATA ENGINEER (ECONOMIC RESEARCH)Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and analytics for load research and reporting.

Intermediate (4-7 years)

1 week ago

TRADER REAL TIME-ASSOCIATE - SENIORBuy/sell electricity in real‑time, balance load, forecast, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Intermediate (4-7 years)

1 week ago

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMPaid summer internship for hands‑on utility experience and professional development.

Data Governance ManagerLead design and execution of data governance program for a utility company.

Intermediate (4-7 years)

3 weeks ago

INTERN-GRIDTax intern assisting with tax data, returns, reports, and research.

DATA GOV PROGRAM MGRDesign and execute EPE’s data governance program, aligning stakeholders, tools, and compliance.

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

3 weeks ago

OPS SCHEDULING ANALYST-ASSOCCoordinate and optimize distribution work schedules, create orders, and analyze performance.

ENGINEER-ASSOC-SR (7236-Substation Engineering)Design and oversee high‑voltage substation projects, from engineering to procurement and compliance.

FORENSIC AUDITORConduct forensic internal audits and fraud investigations to ensure financial integrity.

Intermediate (4-7 years)

1 month ago

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