This Is What Public Power Looks Like
Explore careers that keep communities powered.
A career in public power connects your work to the community you serve. Public power utilities are owned by their communities and rely on people with many different skills to keep electricity flowing. Whether you enjoy hands-on work, solving technical problems or connecting with people, there's place to put your strengths to work.
What careers are available in public power?
From lineworkers and engineers to communications and IT specialists, public power offers opportunities to put your interests to work while serving a community.
Meet some of the people doing that work through "This is what public power looks like." Hear public power employees share their experiences and get a closer look at what a career in public power could mean for you.
Whether you're exploring your first career or considering a change, their stories can help you picture what's possible.
Check back throughout the year for new stories and more opportunities to meet the people behind the power.
Career Spotlights
Meet Philip Egeberg
A computer problem in college sparked Philip Egeberg's interest in IT and launched a career built on curiosity and problem-solving. Today as managing director of IT and operational technology at Brookings Municipal Utilities, he helps keep essential systems running and protects the technology behind public power.
Watch Phil share his career journey, what he enjoys about his work and his advice for anyone considering a future in IT or cybersecurity.