How do employees rate Chelan County PUD?

Employees rate Chelan County PUD 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 22 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Do people recommend working at Chelan County PUD?

Overall, 82% of employees would recommend working at Chelan County PUD to a friend. This is based on 22 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Chelan County PUD?

67% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Chelan County PUD as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Chelan County PUD.

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78% of employees think that Chelan County PUD has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at Chelan County PUD

Chelan County PUD Snapshot

3.9

based on 22 ratings

82% would recommend to a friend

Kirk Hudson

100% approve of CEO

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Mission To enhance the quality of life in Chelan County by providing sustainable, reliable utility services.

Description It's Number One! Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, Washington (Chelan County PUD) provides power and water to residents of the county located in the middle of the Evergreen State. The utility operates three hydroelectric-generation facilities on or near the Columbia River that have a combined capacity of almost 2,000 MW. About 30% of the District's electricity goes to its more than 48,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers; the rest is sold wholesale to other utilities operating in the northwestern US. Chelan County PUD also provides water and wastewater services to about 5,900 customers. The company's major power purchasers serve 7 million homes and businesses in the Northwest.

Life at Chelan County PUD

Company updates

Chelan County PUD

8mo

Join Us in Preserving Nature Where You Live and Work Chelan PUD is hiring a Wildlife Biologist to help ensure our power delivery coexists responsibly with the rich ecosystems of North Central Washington. Based in Chelan County—home to alpine wilderness, river valleys, and nature-loving communities—you’ll make a real impact where conservation and community meet. Lead Conservation on the Ground In this role, you’ll conduct field monitoring, biological assessments, and support wildlife protection and habitat restoration. You’ll address issues like powerline-wildlife conflicts, avian protection, and threatened species—all while managing District-owned lands and contributing to regulatory permitting, compliance, and public education. Where Purpose Meets the Outdoors If you’re passionate about ecology and thrive in rugged terrain, this mission-driven opportunity offers variety, challenge, and the chance to shape sustainable energy and conservation efforts. From GIS mapping to leading seasonal field staff, no two days are the same. Bring your biology expertise and love of the outdoors—we want to hear from you! Apply now at chelanpud.org/careers...Show more

Join Us in Preserving Nature Where You Live and Work Chelan PUD is hiring a Wildlife Biologist to help ensure our power delivery coexists responsibly with the rich ecosystems of North Central Washington. Based in Chelan County—home to alpine wilderness, river valleys, and nature-loving communities—you’ll make a real impact where conservation and community meet. Lead Conservation on the Ground In this role, you’ll conduct field monitoring, biological assessments, and support wildlife protection and habitat restoration. You’ll address issues like powerline-wildlife conflicts, avian protection, and threatened species—all while managing District-owned lands and contributing to regulatory permitting, compliance, and public education. Where Purpose Meets the Outdoors If you’re passionate about ecology and thrive in rugged terrain, this mission-driven opportunity offers variety, challenge, and the chance to shape sustainable energy and conservation efforts. From GIS mapping to leading seasonal field staff, no two days are the same. Bring your biology expertise and love of the outdoors—we want to hear from you! Apply now at chelanpud.org/careers

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Chelan County PUD

8mo

Join Chelan PUD’s Innovation-Driven Technology Team Are you passionate about building impactful, scalable software that serves your community? Chelan PUD is hiring a Systems Software Engineer I, II, or III (based on qualifications) to join our Agile teams. Whether you're starting your career, building on a few years of experience, or ready to lead, you'll help design secure, resilient systems that support essential public services. We offer a mission-driven culture, continuous learning, and investment in modernization. Engineer I: Perfect for recent grads or career changers eager to learn through hands-on experience. Engineer II: For engineers with 2+ years' experience ready to contribute independently and mentor peers. Engineer III: A leadership role for those with 5+ years’ experience, solving complex problems and guiding teams. You’ll collaborate on cross-functional teams using modern tools, cloud platforms, and CI/CD practices. We value innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement—all backed by strong benefits, community values, and a supportive workplace. Apply today and help shape the future of utility software at www.chelanpud.org/careers...Show more

Join Chelan PUD’s Innovation-Driven Technology Team Are you passionate about building impactful, scalable software that serves your community? Chelan PUD is hiring a Systems Software Engineer I, II, or III (based on qualifications) to join our Agile teams. Whether you're starting your career, building on a few years of experience, or ready to lead, you'll help design secure, resilient systems that support essential public services. We offer a mission-driven culture, continuous learning, and investment in modernization. Engineer I: Perfect for recent grads or career changers eager to learn through hands-on experience. Engineer II: For engineers with 2+ years' experience ready to contribute independently and mentor peers. Engineer III: A leadership role for those with 5+ years’ experience, solving complex problems and guiding teams. You’ll collaborate on cross-functional teams using modern tools, cloud platforms, and CI/CD practices. We value innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement—all backed by strong benefits, community values, and a supportive workplace. Apply today and help shape the future of utility software at www.chelanpud.org/careers

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Chelan County PUD

8mo

Chelan PUD is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to help shape the future of our workforce through strategic partnership and impactful people practices. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in leadership development, workforce planning, and succession strategy — with a proven ability to align HR solutions with business needs. If you're someone who builds trust easily, communicates with influence at all levels, and thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we want to hear from you. In this role, you'll work closely with leaders to drive meaningful change through succession planning, organizational design, and leadership development initiatives. You’ll coach managers on a variety of HR disciplines and play a key role in strengthening organizational effectiveness. Your ability to build relationships, navigate complexity, and offer a thoughtful, people-first approach paired with strong business acumen will be essential. To apply, visit www.chelanpud.org/careers In your combined resume/cover letter, highlight how you’ve aligned HR strategy with business goals, your experience in succession planning and workforce development, and measurable results you've achieved. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 18, and the position is open until filled. For questions, contact us at joblist@chelanpud.org. ...Show more

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Chelan County PUD

9mo

Are you a seasoned civil engineer looking to take on complex, high-impact projects that protect communities and shape the future of hydropower? Join Chelan PUD as a Civil Engineer, Dam Safety (II, III, Senior I, Senior II, Senior III, or Principal I), where you’ll serve as a technical leader, mentor, and trusted advisor on challenging infrastructure projects. To learn more or apply, visit chelanpud.org/careers today!...Show more

Are you a seasoned civil engineer looking to take on complex, high-impact projects that protect communities and shape the future of hydropower? Join Chelan PUD as a Civil Engineer, Dam Safety (II, III, Senior I, Senior II, Senior III, or Principal I), where you’ll serve as a technical leader, mentor, and trusted advisor on challenging infrastructure projects. To learn more or apply, visit chelanpud.org/careers today!

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Chelan County PUD

9mo

Are you looking to start a career in the water and wastewater industry? We’re seeking a motivated Water Tech Apprentice Trainee to join our team. This is an entry-level role where you’ll gain hands-on experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems while working under the guidance of experienced Water Technicians, Treatment Plant Operators, and Operations Managers. To learn more and apply, visit chelanpud.org/careers today! ...Show more

Are you looking to start a career in the water and wastewater industry? We’re seeking a motivated Water Tech Apprentice Trainee to join our team. This is an entry-level role where you’ll gain hands-on experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems while working under the guidance of experienced Water Technicians, Treatment Plant Operators, and Operations Managers. To learn more and apply, visit chelanpud.org/careers today!

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Chelan County PUD photo of: Riverfront Park

Jobs at Chelan County PUD

Manager, Communications

Systems Software Engineer (I, II or III)

Standards Coordinator

Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution (I, II, III, Senior I, Senior II)

Employee reviews at Chelan County PUD

Chelan County PUD has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chelan County PUD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Employee reviews

Anonymous employeeCurrent employee

5.0

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