Stations Designer - Structural/Physical
Stations Designer - Structural/Physical
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**If you are a current Idaho Power employee please apply through the Employee Portal.
Application Deadline:
06/03/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time# of Positions:
1Job Type:
RegularJob End Date:
Exemption Status:
NonExemptPay Range:
$48.33 $60.42 HourlyMinimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Stations Designer to join our Planning Engineering and Construction 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. While this position is based at Idaho Powers downtown Boise location we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does a Stations Designer do for us
Station designers work on project teams to develop and issue electronic substation drawing packages that prioritize safety accuracy system reliability operability and consistency. They support projects from scoping through design contractor coordination (when applicable) material specification and ordering construction and record issues.
Responsibilities include incorporating apparatus civil structural physical local service and ancillary systems into a complete design package in accordance with applicable industry standards codes and Idaho Power Stations Design and Construction practices. Typical project milestones include using the Yard Plan to produce route and review the Plan Drawings (Foundation Grounding Grading Fence Cable & Conduit etc.) Elevations & Sections Detail Drawings Removals and Bill of Materials.
In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer worklife balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employermatch and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
- Idaho Powers financial and property accounting systems
- Station control system devices Civil Structural Legal descriptions and easements
- Station design and construction processes and practices
- Drafting principles
- AssetSuite AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite PDF Editing (Bluebeam) and Meridian (Accruent EDMS) software
- Project management processes and practices
- Stations Engineering manual and Construction Specifications
- Operating principles of electrical power station equipment
- The latest methods material and equipment used in station construction and best practices to install stations structures controls protection and communication equipment
- The hazards and safety precautions of electrical power station work
- Station Commissioning practices and procedures
- Company specifications and regulations pertaining to the design construction operation and maintenance of station equipment
- Power Systems electrical design
- The principles and practices of integration station IEDs and SCADA systems
Skills in:
- Organizing and managing time across multiple projects
- Efficient use of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook)
- Highly proficient use of AutoCad PDF Editing and engineering document management software (EDMS)
Ability to:
- Read understand and prepare station electrical structural control and instrumentation drawings diagrams and other documents
- Apply established guidelines to solve work problems with good judgement
- Perform technical research to solve problems
- Establish and maintain interpersonal and business relationships
- Work independently
- Use judgment and initiative in resolving common problems
- Coordinate and manage Station designs of projects using contracted resources for design and drafting
- Monitor contracted resource expenses
- Manage multiple project designs simultaneously
- Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems findings and solutions
- Perform concentrated detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Develop and analyze alternative solutions to physical and structural design problems
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Associates degree in related field
OR
- Completion of a related 2 year vocational/technical training program
OR
- An equivalent combination of education training and experience
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in a stations trade that provides experience in station design station structural construction instrumentation control wiring station protection operations or maintenance
OR
- An equivalent combination of appropriate education experience or military training that provides the desired knowledge skills and abilities
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
PHYSICAL 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. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. 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
Completion of designated portions of the Stations Design Training Program. Additional safety related training may be required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Travel across Idaho Power service area with occasional overnight or extended outoftown stays may be required. Extended hours (overtime) will occasionally be required to meet deadlines.
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Competencies:
Adaptability Applied Learning Collaborating Communication Initiating Action Managing Work Meeting Participation Quality Orientation Safety FocusNeed Assistance Completing Your Application
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Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Were 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 H1B visa.
Employment Type
Full-Time
