UAS Specialist

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

1d•$43 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Power is hiring a UAS Specialist for its Planning, Engineering, and Construction team in Boise, Idaho. The position assists in maintaining the integrity of Idaho Power’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. As directed by the IR/UAS Program Manager, the specialist coordinates with contractors, customers, and internal business units and maintains the licenses and qualifications required to perform the work. The specialist assists with building and maintaining Idaho Power’s distribution system Infra-Red (IR) program within Wildfire Mitigation Plan Red Risk Zones. The role may require on-call availability for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events or other business use cases. The successful candidate can work with minimal supervision and make critical decisions. The job involves both office and field work, extensive travel with occasional overnight stays, and travel to locations for in-person flights, troubleshooting, and technical expertise. IR work may cover red risk zones across all territories. Out-of-state travel for conferences, training, and industry seminars may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of professional UAS piloting experience.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record based on the position’s driving requirements.
DOT medical card or ability to obtain one before hire.
IR Level 1 certification or ability to obtain it within 120 days of hire.
FAA Part 107 certification.
Ability to work independently and complete basic mapping missions.
Ability to perform UAS flights with a variety of mission types and production-style aerial data capture of company equipment.
Willingness to adapt to constant change and contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electric utility distribution system component layouts and ability to read and understand plat, feeder, and work order maps.
Experience with Dram/Tram, AirData Software, AssetSuite, Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, desktop review and asset management software, and reality capture software.
Knowledge of BVLOS and remote dock-based operations.
Experience performing complex mission sets, including BVLOS, remote dock-based flights, GPS-denied environments, and flying in the wire environment.
Associate degree in electronics.
Three years of UAS piloting within an electric utility environment.
Two or more years of UAS program management or oversight, including building program requirements and systems.
Three or more years of experience with IR inspections.
Active IR Level 1 or Level 2 certification at the time of hire.
UAS-related certifications or degrees.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining the integrity of Idaho Power’s UAS program.
Coordinate with contractors, customers, and internal business units as directed by the IR/UAS Program Manager.
Maintain the licenses and qualifications required to perform job duties.
Assist in building and maintaining Idaho Power’s distribution system IR program within Wildfire Mitigation Plan Red Risk Zones.
Perform UAS flights with a variety of mission types and production-style aerial data capture of Idaho Power equipment.
Travel as required for in-person flights, troubleshooting, and providing technical expertise.
Be available on-call for PSPS events or other business use cases as required.