Manager, T&D Projects - Temporary

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

About The Position

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Manager for T&D Projects to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction 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, and affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate. What does a Manager for T&D Projects do for us? This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Idaho Power’s transmission and distribution (T&D) capital infrastructure portfolio, including projects driven by generator interconnection requests, large load customer requests, system reliability, safety, and growth needs. This role provides leadership and oversight for complex, multi-year capital projects and programs spanning transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, and communications infrastructure. The position is accountable for both project and portfolio level performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and for ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments. 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: Team based philosophies
Project scheduling
Regulated utility business model
General engineering, design, and construction principles related to the electric utility industry
Project management practices
Skills in: Excellent interpersonal and professional communication
Team facilitation
Ability to: Use good judgement in applying established guidelines to solving and resolving problems
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Develop alternatives and evaluate their probability of occurrence, cost, and potential for meeting stakeholder needs
Facilitate, mentor, and coach teams
Understand contracts
Facilitate internal and external conflict resolution
Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering, business, finance, or construction management OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
8 years of accumulated experience in engineering design, or large-scale project or portfolio management, ideally within utility or infrastructure industries
2 years of leadership experience
Demonstrated experience working with major contracting delivery models for large scale capital infrastructure projects
Federal and local permitting requirements and processes
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect.
Additionally, they will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company’s non-union status, its safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in their area of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering, business or related degree
5 years of leadership experience
PMP or PgMP

Responsibilities

planning, execution, and delivery of Idaho Power’s transmission and distribution (T&D) capital infrastructure portfolio
leadership and oversight for complex, multi-year capital projects and programs spanning transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, and communications infrastructure
project and portfolio level performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments