Engineer I, II, or Senior - Planning & Construction

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Application Deadline:

04/17/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$86,632.00 - $151,340.80 Annually

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Engineer I, II, or Senior to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. 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.

Engineer I:

Operating under general supervision and with oversight, an Engineer I is developing technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects, may interface with internal departments and external organizations, and receives guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

Engineer II:

Operating under limited supervision, an Engineer II has an intermediate level of technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads moderately complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives high-level guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

Senior Engineer:

What does a Station Apparatus Engineer do for us?* They are responsible for supporting the application, operation, maintenance, testing, system interfaces, instrumentation, and monitoring of substation equipment including power transformers, instrument transformers, load tap changers, synchronous condensers, capacitors, reactors, circuit breakers, switches, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE Knowledge of:* General knowledge of engineering principles

Skills in:* Interdisciplinary skills

Ability to:* Manage and coordinate projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

OR* Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a PE license

Preferred:* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Experience:* Engineer I – 0-2 years related experience

Licenses & Certifications:* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position for all roles

Preferred:* Engineer in Training (EIT) designation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position has both office and field requirements. It requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. Walking on even/uneven surfaces and ascents/descents, up to 5 miles daily, and while carrying 14-26 lbs. of equipment. Lifting of up to 36 lbs. and carrying up to 30 lbs., (up to 50 feet), is performed. Hiking/Snowshoeing is performed up to 1 mile. Climbing of ladders/racks and work within elevated lifts (up to 40 feet high) with competency in use of safety equipment is required. Rappelling is performed up to 20 times yearly. Squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lying at ground level is performed to work within confined spaces of power plants/dams/generators, for extended intervals up to a full shift. Driving is required to perform work throughout the IPC territory, (3-7 hours) 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.

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Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

__________________________________Need Assistance Completing Your Application?Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.comIdaho Power is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe'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.