Surveyor

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a Surveyor to join our Corporate Services & Communications 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 provide our customers with the safe reliable affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Surveyor do for us

They provide land surveying services using traditional survey instruments and global positioning system (GPS) technologies. They perform research of boundary evidence draw exhibit easements and write legal descriptions. They collect survey data to obtain permits. They exercise professional judgement of complicated land survey matters by evaluation of written field and parole evidence.

This role is responsible for a combination of field and office work primarily focused on wildfire mitigation new and expanding substations and transmission line additional to technical work the surveyor interacts with project managers and manages contracted survey work with Idaho Powers survey contractors.

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.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Civil drafting principles
• Survey field practices
• Legal descriptions and easements
• Coordinate System transformations
• Boundary retracements

Preferred:

• Electric utility line design construction and mapping techniques
• LiDAR
• Survey Contract Administration

Skills in:

• Land survey instruments and GPS technologies
• Algebra geometry trigonometry and advanced math
• AutoDesk Civil 3D software
• Analysis techniques
• Strong customer service
• Plotter and scanner technologies
• Computer network operations
• Personal computer use and maintenance
• Microsoft Office applications
• File management

Preferred:

• Arc Map GIS Trimble Business Center and Autodesk Map3D

Ability to:

• Read and understand construction drawings and plat feeder and work order maps
• Understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions
• Work independently for extended periods

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelors degree in geomatics land surveying or civil engineering with an emphasis in land surveying

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• An equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in geomatics land surveying or civil engineering with an emphasis in land survey
• Additional accredited education in computer aided drafting and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Experience:

• 4 years of experience using traditional survey instruments GPS technologies researching boundary evidence drawing exhibit easements using Autodesk Civil 3D and writing legal descriptions including one of the following:
  • Being licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Idaho
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  • 2 years of experience surveying for electric utility projects

Preferred:

• 6 years of experience providing land surveying services using traditional survey instruments and GPS technologies
• 6 years of researching boundary evidence drawing exhibit easements using Autodesk Civil 3D and writing legal descriptions

Licenses & Certifications:

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

Preferred:

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor in the states of Idaho and Oregon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires the ability to frequently bend stoop crawl squat crouch climb twist kneel and stand for long periods of time. Access survey locations over uneven terrain such as hills mountains rocks structures and fences. Lift (shoulder high and above knee high and waist high) and carry survey and GPS equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. The job requires walking at extreme grades on steep hillsides and through valleys. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self others or property. 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 INFORMATION
Occasionally perform duties outside of normal working hours. Occasional to frequent travel with overnight stays throughout Idaho Powers service area.

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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.

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