Engineer I, II, or Senior - Civil Projects Focus Job at Idaho Power Company
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Application Deadline:
01/22/2023 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
80,870.40 - 141,294.40 Annual
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Engineer to join our Planning, Engineering and Construction team.
It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. 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.
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 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. Responsibilities include:
- 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
- Position will include extended field projects at power plants in our service territory
Engineer I
Operating under general supervision and with oversight, an Engineer I is developing technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.
Operating under general supervision and with oversight, an Engineer I is developing technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.
Engineer II
Operating under limited supervision, an Engineer II has an intermediate level of technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads moderately complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives high-level guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.
Senior Engineer
Operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, Senior Engineers have comprehensive technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and mentors other engineers and engineering support staff as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- Engineering principles
- Comprehensive, specific and progressive knowledge related to discipline
Preferred:
- Excellent knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to design and construction of projects including civil, mechanical, and electrical elements
- 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
Preferred:
- Project scheduling software
- Contracting procedures
- Developing and organizing methods of solving problems
- Performing technical research to solve problems
- Leadership skills/qualities
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
Preferred:
- 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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience:
- 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
Preferred:
- Engineer I/II – Engineer in Training (EIT) designation
- Senior Engineer – 3 years in the area of expertise and/or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Previous experience in design, maintenance, or plant engineering of hydroelectric power plants
- Project and/or construction management experience
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Preferred:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Note: PE licensure in the State of Idaho will be a requirement for long term advancement
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has both office and field requirements. This position requires 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. It also requires walking on even/uneven surfaces and ascents/descents, up to 5 miles daily, while carrying 14-26 lbs. of equipment. Lifting of up to 36 lbs. and carrying up to 30 lbs., (up to 50 feet), is performed occasionally. Climbing of ladders/racks and work within elevated lifts (up to 40 feet high) with competency in use of safety equipment is required. Squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lying at ground level is performed to work within confined spaces of power plants/dams/generators, for extended intervals up to a full shift. Driving is required to perform work throughout the IPC territory, (3-7 hours). The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
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.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards
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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:
Phone
: 208-388-2965 or
Email
:
jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
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