Engineer I, II, or Senior - Project Estimating

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Application Deadline:

05/22/2025 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

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Project Estimating Engineer to join our Planning, Engineering and Construction Portfolio Cost and Control team. 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.

What does a Project Estimating Engineer do for us?

They develop and analyze conceptual planning and definitive construction estimates of simple to complex multidisciplinary projects, large load requests, and generator interconnects. They coordinate, collect, and maintain data for required analysis. This individual evaluates developments in equipment, materials, labor, economic conditions, systems, and best-practice methodologies for project estimating. They perform risk assessments of projects and evaluate factors affecting proposed work and the estimate.

They also:

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:

Operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, Senior Engineers have comprehensive technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and mentors other engineers and engineering support staff as needed.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, 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:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an office position with occasional field work, 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.

Competencies:

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

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