GIS Utility Model Analyst or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$33 - $46•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring a GIS Utility Model Analyst or Senior to join its Information Technology team in Boise, Idaho. The position supports the accuracy and integrity of the company's enterprise GIS and electric system digital twin by maintaining, analyzing, and updating geospatial and electrical network data. It works with engineering, operations, dispatch, design, and field teams to ensure GIS models accurately represent electric infrastructure from generation to customer meters. The role uses ArcGIS and ArcFM to edit and maintain GIS data, process as-builts, redlines, and construction updates, validate data quality, analyze electrical models, support operational and outage management systems, and produce maps and technical deliverables for internal stakeholders. It applies GIS expertise and foundational electrical-system knowledge to support safe, reliable utility operations and keep geospatial data current and aligned with enterprise standards and business needs. The position is based at Idaho Power headquarters in downtown Boise in a hybrid arrangement, with flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. It supports the GIS Mapping team and requires occasional visits to regional offices for presentations and support.

Requirements

For the GIS Utility Model Analyst level: at least 2 years of work experience in a GIS field, including at least 1 year of ArcGIS software experience.
For the Senior GIS Utility Model Analyst level: at least 4 years of experience with GIS technology, including at least 1 year of ArcGIS software experience.
A bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of current ArcGIS software versions, Windows, basic electricity concepts, electrical schematics, and file management.
Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, customer-service, and time-management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with internal customers; accept responsibility; adapt to new situations; work in a team; maintain accuracy and attention to detail; and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, or a closely related field.
College coursework specific to ArcGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, and other ESRI software.
Demonstrated experience in a utility energy management system.
Experience with ESRI GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, or ArcMap.
Knowledge of electrical flow models, electrical schematics, and design.
Ability to learn quickly and understand how technical systems integrate with GIS.

Responsibilities

Maintain, analyze, and update geospatial and electrical network data in the enterprise GIS and electric system digital twin.
Work with engineering, operations, dispatch, design, and field teams to ensure GIS models accurately represent electric infrastructure.
Edit and maintain GIS data using ArcGIS and ArcFM platforms.
Process as-builts, redlines, and construction updates.
Perform data-quality validation and electrical model analysis.
Support operational and outage management systems.
Produce maps and technical deliverables for internal stakeholders.
Support the GIS Mapping team and occasionally visit regional offices for presentations and support.