Who we are

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have nearly 2,900 employees and serve 1.35 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Arkansas).

Mission, vision and values

We emphasize the traits that have contributed to our success in the past and will be critical to our success in the future.

Mission

Improving life with energy. Every day, we want to be improving life with energy. We produce, market and deliver the vital electricity and natural gas that our customers need. Through our efforts, products and services, we also share our personal energy to strengthen our communities and support growth and development.

Vision

Be the energy partner of choice. We strive to be the energy partner of choice. Whether our customers are served by our regulated or non-regulated businesses, we want them to value our service and business relationship.

Values

We are proud of our employees; they represent what we stand for. There are several key values that have been fundamental to our success for the past 140 years, and there are others that will be vital to our future success. These are the values we feel align us to our vision and that our employees demonstrate every day. Learn more about our values and culture.

Our history

Beginning with the Black Hills Gold Rush, generations of families have relied on us. And we’ve been ready.

We were there when electric lights first lit up the night in Deadwood, South Dakota. We helped fuel a changing economy and experienced how the modern miracle of energy can change how we live.

Since 1883 energy has moved us forward. And it will shape the future.

Sustainability

We're committed to serving our customers with safe, reliable and affordable energy in a manner that minimizes our impact on the environment and safeguards our natural resources.

Sustainability report

Community Impact

We care for our communities through charitable giving, outreach and employee volunteerism.

Social impact

Employee testimonials

Our team members come from all backgrounds and skill sets. See what our employees are saying.

Lindsay, Supervisor, Transmission Planning

Tatyana, Nebraska Regulatory Manager

“The best part of my job is working with people in all of the various departments and learning and collaborating together!”

Christian, Senior Engineer

“The best part of my job is coming to work with a diverse group of great people and knowing that I am part of an industry that is a critical pathway for innovation in engineering; as well as powering forward to the future by providing energy to many systems, including those that power artificial intelligence.”

Nolan, Senior Coporate Strategist

“In my role at Black Hills Energy, I have the opportunity to work across departmental lines and partner with a large portion of our organization. The fantastic people and culture within Black Hills Energy, combined with my opportunity to interact with them, makes every day an awesome experience.”

Giovanni, Engineer

“The greatest part of my job is working with such wonderful professionals every day to improve life with energy for our customers and community.”

Renae, IT Financial Applications Manager

Rachael, Sr. Gas Operations Manager

“The culture at Black Hills Energy is invigorating. The pace is exciting and knowing that we are all working towards the same goals is empowering.”

Maria, Senior Environmental Professional

Amber, Sr. Finance Manager

“Black Hills Energy not only recognizes the value of their customers, they also embrace the importance of each employee."

Nathan, Environmental Manager

“Black Hills Energy's focus on the people, organizations and businesses that we serve shows our investment in making our communities strong.”

Mitchell, Talent Acquisition Partner

“There is an amazing culture across the organization and a large variety of potential career opportunities for everyone.”

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION
If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or for any step in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at [email protected]. We also have a dedicated phone line to assist job seekers who request an accommodation due to a disability by calling 800-789-6544 ext. 1. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Black Hills Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. Read a statement from our CEO about our commitment. Read our Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

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