GIS Utility Model Analyst or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•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. The role works with engineering, operations, dispatch, design, and field teams to ensure GIS models accurately represent electric infrastructure from generation to customer meters. Duties include editing and maintaining GIS data using ArcGIS and ArcFM, processing as-builts, redlines, and construction updates, performing data-quality validation and electrical-model analysis, supporting operational and outage-management systems, and producing maps and technical deliverables for internal stakeholders. The role applies GIS expertise and foundational electrical-system knowledge to support safe, reliable utility operations and keep geospatial data accurate, current, and aligned with enterprise standards and business needs. The position is based at Idaho Power headquarters in downtown Boise in a hybrid role, with the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. Occasional visits to regional offices are required for presentations and support. The role reports to support the GIS Mapping team.

Requirements

Knowledge of current versions of ArcGIS software and Windows.
Knowledge of basic electricity concepts and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of file management.
Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, customer-service, and time-management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with internal customers.
Ability to accept responsibility, adapt readily to new situations, and work in a team environment.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and ability to meet accepted deadlines.
GIS Utility Model Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
GIS Utility Model Analyst: Two years of work experience in a GIS field, including at least one year of experience with ArcGIS software.
Senior GIS Utility Model Analyst: Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, cartography, computer science, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Senior GIS Utility Model Analyst: Four or more years of experience with GIS technology, including at least one year of experience with ArcGIS software.
Ability to work at a desk or computer for extended periods and use office equipment; fine motor skills including typing, dialing phones, and filing are required.
Occasional lifting of no more than 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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.
Familiarity with ESRI GIS software such as ArcPro, ArcCatalog, and ArcMap.
Knowledge of electrical flow models, electrical schematics, and design.
Ability to learn quickly and understand technical systems that 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.
Keep geospatial data accurate, current, and aligned with enterprise standards and business needs.
Make occasional visits to regional offices for presentations and support.