Distribution Designer - I, II, or Senior

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Application Deadline:

05/25/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$40.13 - $60.42

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Distribution Designer II or Senior

Tracking Code 4279

Job Location McCall, ID

Wage $40.13 - $60.42 Non-Exempt

Application Deadline 5/8/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Idaho Power Company (IPC) — located in McCall, Idaho — is looking for a Distribution Designer II or Senior to join our McCall Design team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon.

What does a Distribution Designer do for us?

The distribution designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. As a member of a team, meets with internal and external customers, including contractors and developers, to determine needs, negotiate conflicts or clarify issues, and communicate policies and procedures for line design options, rates, tariffs, and cost information. Based on customer needs and company practices, designs basic line routes, and schedules projects. They also prepare work orders, collect, and process fees.

A senior designer will also mentor designers I and II on processes and best practices for estimating, mapping and design.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

Skills in:

Ability to:

Sr. Designer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Distribution Designer II

Education:

Experience:

OR

OR

OR

Preferred:

Licenses & Certifications:

Senior Distribution Designer

Education:

Experience:

Preferred:

Licenses & Certifications:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The distribution designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. Hiking upon uneven and sometimes steep terrain of up to 1 mile is performed occasionally, including navigation over/around fences. Bending/stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required on an occasional basis. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs. and shoveling and trimming of vegetation is required occasionally to open manhole covers, McCarten vault lids, junction boxes, and pad mount transformers. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional safety related training may be required. Attend training on a regular basis to stay up to date on changing rules and regulations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical ability to work in the field up to 40 percent of the time on uneven terrain or within proximity of energized lines. Performs maintenance work by maneuvering hot sticks and fiberglass measuring sticks, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force above the shoulder. Open pad mounts on transformers, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force. Occasionally lift and carry office supplies and/or equipment such as boxes of copy paper weighing up to 50 pounds, and other awkward items that require special handling.

JOB COMPENTENCIES

Building Customer Loyalty, Communication, Decision Making, Managing Work, Safety Focus, Work Standards

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.idahopower.com/careers and complete our online application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

If you have questions, or require assistance or accommodation to complete the online application, please contact us at: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.com

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Competencies:

Building Customer Loyalty, Communication, Decision Making, Managing Work, Safety Focus, Work Standards

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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.