Civil Engineering Intern

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is looking for a Civil Engineering Intern to join their summer 2027 internship program. This role operates under supervision and with significant oversight, assisting engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience. The intern will interface with internal departments and external organizations, receiving regular guidance from leaders and other engineers. The internship focuses on Transmission Line Design Optimization, where the intern will be tasked with engineering the most efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible design for a new or rebuilt section of transmission line. This involves choosing pole heights, span lengths, structure types, pole locations, constructability, conductor tensions, sags, and other design criteria. The intern will review their design periodically with Idaho Power transmission design engineers through a QA/QC program, identify and perform improvements to the existing design process and standards, and support the transmission group on additional engineering requests.

Requirements

General knowledge of engineering principles.
Developing specific knowledge related to discipline, utilities and their business environment.
Interdisciplinary skills.
Effective oral and written communication.
Use of computers and software.
Ability to manage and coordinate projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work both independently and on project teams.
Ability to develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs.
Ability to analyze datasets and databases.
Ability to draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives and recommendations.
Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program majoring in engineering at a junior, non-graduating senior status, or in an advanced engineering degree program.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Some roles require field visits and outdoor work.
Candidates for these roles must be able to hike and walk over uneven terrain possibly in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Design a new or rebuilt section of transmission line, choosing pole heights, span lengths, structure types, pole locations, constructability, conductor tensions, sags, and other design criteria.
Review design periodically with Idaho Power transmission design engineers through a QA/QC program.
Identify and perform improvements to the existing design process and standards, including line tensions, load cases, structure families, and assemblies.
Support the transmission group on additional engineering requests throughout the service territory.
Assist engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Interface with internal departments and external organizations.
Receive regular guidance from leaders and other engineers.