Granby, Colorado
Posted: 19-May-25
Location: Granby, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $48.58/hour - $72.87/hour
Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Fiber Project Manager position in our Granby, Colorado location. This is a full-time temporary position. If you are looking for a short-term position and you love the cooperative model, then MPE may be the place for you. Wage range is $48.58/hr.-$72.87/hr., depending on experience, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, retirement security defined benefit plan, HSA employer contributions, and paid time off programs.
Mountain Parks Electric has 65 employees, approximately 1,800 miles of line, and serves approximately 22,000 meters. MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.
The Fiber Project Manager serves as MPE’s on-site authority for monitoring and guiding third-party fiber construction activities. This role ensures that all work performed by Conexon (or other fiber to the home partner) and its subcontractors aligns with MPE electric construction standards, fiber construction best practices, and MPE’s internal policies for safety, quality, and asset protection. Conexon owns their last mile fiber and is responsible for managing the budget and project execution. This position provides field-based project oversight, liaison support, and compliance verification, serving as the cooperative’s representative on the ground.
Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online: Employment Opportunities | Mountain Parks Electric, Inc (mpei.com) Accepting applications until June 2, 2025. Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Applicants must have an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Utility Operations, Project Management or a related field; five years related experience and/or training in electric utility or fiber infrastructure construction, with strong field oversight experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in reading construction drawings, staking sheets, and technical specifications is required and experience with permitting processes, easement acquisition, and utility right-of-way regulations for an electric cooperative preferred. An in-depth understanding of fiber optic installation methods and standards applicable to utility environments, with familiarity in NESC compliance, and outside plant (OSP) fiber deployment is required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
