Engineer I, II, or Senior - Power Production Projects

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Engineer I, II, or Senior to join our Power Supply 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote. What does an Engineer I, II, or Senior do for us? This Engineer will be responsible for engineering and project management for the Power Production Project Management team. The primary focus of this position is executing civil betterment projects at Idaho Power’s hydroelectric plants and dams. This person will work within a team environment, under limited supervision. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Engineering principles Comprehensive, specific and progressive knowledge related to discipline
Utilities and their business environment.
Safety practices and OSHA requirements
Construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
Permitting and regulatory activities
Skills in: Strong interdisciplinary skills Effective oral and written communication Advanced use of computers and software related to position
Ability to: Manage and coordinate projects Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments Work both independently and on project teams Develop alternatives and evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs Analyze large and/or complex datasets and databases Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems, alternatives and recommendations
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution OR Bachelor in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a P.E. license
Engineer I – 0-2 years 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 PE 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is an office position. This position is a sedentary job requiring 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. Ergonomic accommodations including sit to stand desks are available and installed as needed.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Drive to various generation facilities as needed, with some overnight stays, occasionally multiple nights in a row. Position is based in Corporate Headquarters office in Boise with frequent travel to our generation facilities. Occasionally work in proximity to hazardous areas and therefore must have thorough familiarity and strict conformance with all state and federal safety rules as well as Idaho Power’s safety procedures. Must have adequate mobility to frequently climb multiple flights of stairs as well as the agility to crawl into and around complex machinery to access construction and maintenance sites and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to design and construction of projects including civil, mechanical, and electrical elements.
Project scheduling software
Contracting procedures
Developing and organizing methods of solving problems
Performing technical research to solve problems
Leadership skills/qualities
Manage and coordinate multiple complex projects to schedule and budget
Applying engineering knowledge to real life betterment and repair projects
Rapidly develop solutions to problems as they arise in the field
Break tasks into small components and ensure all details are included in the finished product
Read and understand engineering drawings and diagrams
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Previous experience in design, maintenance, or plant engineering of hydroelectric power plants
Previous experience refurbishing heavy equipment.
Project and/or construction management experience
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation
Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Management of large, multi-year, capital projects including budget management and scheduling
Engineering and design support for projects managed.
Construction management at our hydroelectric facilities
Executing and managing contracts with multiple suppliers including change orders, shipping arrangements, and payments.
Develop cost estimates
Permitting and FERC licensing activities
Use engineering knowledge to develop project technical specifications
Evaluation and testing for equipment condition and performance
Manage resources, both Idaho Power internal and contract personnel