Engineer I II or Senior - Distribution Planning

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Idaho Power located in Pocatello Idaho is looking for an Engineer I II or Senior to join our Distribution Planning team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on.

What does an Engineer I II or Senior do for us

Modelandanalyzepowersystemsduringsteadystatetransientharmonicandfaultconditionsforplanning

specificationandconfigurationofpowersystemequipmentfortransmissionandgenerationincluding

protectioncontrolvoltage controltransformationandreactivecompensation.

They also:

• Planandleadprojectsassignmentsandtechnicalinvestigations
• Actasaliaisonbetweenotherdepartmentsandorganizations
• Evaluateprogressandresultsrecommendingchangesinprocedures
• Exercisemoderatetechnicaljudgmentindecisionmakingandindependentaction
• Are responsibleforbudgetingfinancialaccountabilityandtimelinesonassignedprojects
• Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC FERC WECC EPA NESC OSHA FCC etc.

• Model and analyze power systems during steadystate transient harmonic and fault conditions for planning specification and configuration of power system equipment for transmission and generation including protection control voltage control transformation and reactive compensation

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 may interface 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 highlevel 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.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer worklife balance competitive pay and benefits and both a 401k employermatch and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A Strong Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• General engineering principles
• Electrical engineering utilities and their business environment
• Power system analysis and programs (both transmission and distribution)
• Forecast and estimation techniques using statistical methods
• Reliability assessment and improvement techniques
• Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Economic analysis discounted cash flow analysis and risk analysis
• Planning and zoning methods and economic development
• Electrical theory and advanced mathematics
• Teambased philosophies
• Symmetrical components
• Transformers capacitors reactors and control systems

Skills in:

• Communication both oral and written
• Computers and software use
• Producing technical reports
• Troubleshooting
• Interdisciplinary skills

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate projects
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work both independently and on project teams
• Develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
• Analyze datasets and databases
• Draft written and oral reports of problems alternatives and recommendations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

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• Bachelor in Engineering from a nonABET accredited institution and a P.E. license

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Experience:

• Engineer I 02 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)
• Familiarity with Power System Analysis tools such as Power World Synergi and/or GIS

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel with outoftown stays may be required.
• Senior Engineer: For internal candidates must have 6 months or greater at Engineer II level Step 13

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is a sedentary job requiring 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. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. Ergonomic accommodations including sit to stand desks are available and installed as needed. 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.

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