Communications Engineer I, II, or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Engineer I, II, or Senior to join our Communications 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 provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. A Communications Engineer plans, designs, configures, analyzes, and operates utility MPLS, fiber, microwave, cellular, powerline carrier, mobile radio, multiplex, multipoint radio, and LEO/GEO satellite systems which include network and firmware management. 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 receive 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, 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: Engineering principles Utilities and their business environment RF Modeling and design tools Network routing protocols such as MPLS, ISIS, and BGP Communication system requirements specific to the needs of power grid applications on a real-time critical operational system Skills in: Interdisciplinary skills Effective oral and written communication Computers and software Operating communication test equipment Ability to: Manage and plan projects, assignments, and technical investigations Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations Establish and maintain effective working relationships Exercise moderate technical judgement in decision-making and independent action Develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs Analyze datasets and databases Draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives and recommendations Evaluate progress and results and recommend changes in procedures Utilize industry and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Engineering principles, Utilities and their business environment, RF Modeling and design tools, Network routing protocols such as MPLS, ISIS, and BGP, Communication system requirements specific to the needs of power grid applications on a real-time critical operational system
Skills in: Interdisciplinary skills, Effective oral and written communication, Computers and software, Operating communication test equipment
Ability to: Manage and plan projects, assignments, and technical investigations, Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations, Establish and maintain effective working relationships, Exercise moderate technical judgement in decision-making and independent action, Develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs, Analyze datasets and databases, Draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives and recommendations, Evaluate progress and results and recommend changes in procedures, Utilize industry and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or ability to obtain degree by May 31, 2026 OR B.S. in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain degree by May 31, 2026
Engineer I – 0-2 years of related experience
Engineer II – 2 or more years of related experience
Senior Engineer – 6 years of related engineering experience or 5 years of related engineering experience plus P.E. or advanced engineering degree, and 3 years in the area of expertise
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) designation

Responsibilities

plans, designs, configures, analyzes, and operates utility MPLS, fiber, microwave, cellular, powerline carrier, mobile radio, multiplex, multipoint radio, and LEO/GEO satellite systems which include network and firmware management
Manage and plan projects, assignments, and technical investigations
Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Exercise moderate technical judgement in decision-making and independent action
Develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
Analyze datasets and databases
Draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives and recommendations
Evaluate progress and results and recommend changes in procedures
Utilize industry and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.