Douglas County PUD

05/31/2026

Happy National Dam Safety Awareness Day which seeks to encourage awareness of responsibilities and best practices for dam safety. Proper maintenance, routine inspection, necessary upgrades, and implementation of an Emergency Action Plan all play a role in protecting public health, safety, and welfare. https://douglaspud.org/about-us/wells-dam/dam-safety/

05/29/2026

4:30am update: Crews worked through night to restore storm damage. All customers were back in power by 4:30am. If you are still out of power please call 509-884-7191.

10pm, 1,000 customers out of power in Bridgeport and Plateau areas. Reports of pole down. Crews on the scene. Stay away from downed lines.

05/22/2026

Douglas PUD offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Crews are always on call for power outages.

05/18/2026

Douglas PUD is hiring a Broadband Operations Specialist to help support our growing fiber broadband network and provide technical support to customers throughout our community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technology, problem-solving, and helping people while building hands-on experience in networking and telecommunications. For more information and to apply: https://douglaspud.org/work-with-us/job-listings/?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f9de0710c019e1804bf18490b&lang=en

05/15/2026

Stop heating the neighborhood! Add attic insulation and and keep the warmth and your money where it belongs with our Residential Attic Insulation Rebate Program! Act now to enjoy the comfort and saving benefits this winter.

Residential Conservation Rebates Douglas County PUD is excited to announce our new Residential Attic Insulation Rebate Program! This program is designed to help our permanent residents stay cozy, lower their winter bills, […]

05/06/2026

Take a look at this new job posting! 🥳Journeyman Mechanics are responsible for maintenance and repair of major mechanical systems associated with operation of a large hydroelectric generating station. For more information and to apply: https://douglaspud.org/work-with-us/job-listings/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885a89d02e553019d45cded0e4e59&lang=en

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟
Last week we recognized our Linemen who are the public face of the PUD. Today we celebrate the backbone of our team, those who many don't see but play a vital role at Douglas PUD—our amazing administrative professionals! Their dedication, organization, and positive attitude keep our utility running smoothly, day in and day out.
Rene, Mikayla, Katie, Andrea, Chelsea and Maria, thank you for your hard work and for keeping us all on track. We couldn’t do it without you!

04/20/2026

The Seasonal Hatchery Specialist plays a key role in supporting broodstock collection at Wells Hatchery. This is a seasonal position expected to run annually from May 1st to November 15th. For more information and to apply: https://douglaspud.org/work-with-us/job-listings/?gnk=job&gni=8a78839f9d4aea7e019d8da788bc36c3&lang=en

04/18/2026

Happy Lineman Appreciation Day! We celebrate to honor the bravery, skill, and dedication of electrical lineworkers who build, maintain, and repair the nation's energy infrastructure. Often working
in dangerous conditions, they are considered first responders who ensure electricity flows safely to homes and businesses.

04/08/2026

We are seeking a SCADA Programmer who brings strong technical expertise, a forward‑thinking mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement through modern tools and efficient processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and integrity of our SCADA environment while collaborating with teams across the utility to support safe and dependable electric system operations. for more details and to apply: https://douglaspud.org/work-with-us/job-listings/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885ac9cbb319b019cd50574b428d9&lang=en