Engineering Intern System Planning Temporary

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for a System Planning Engineering Intern 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 safe reliable affordable energy they depend on.

What does a System Planning Engineering Intern do for us

Operating under supervision and with significant oversight an Engineering Intern works within an assigned group to assist engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience. They may interface with internal departments and external organizations receiving regular guidance from leaders and other engineers.

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of engineering principles
• Developing specific knowledge related to discipline utilities and their business environment

Preferred:

• Familiarity with thermal line ratings power delivery systems
• Experience with large dataset postprocessing

Skills in:

• Interdisciplinary skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Use of computers and software

Preferred:

• Strong quantitative skills in Python and/or Matlab; version control (Git)

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

Preferred:

• Bridge across engineering and policy teams

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program majoring in engineering at a junior non-graduating senior status or in an advanced engineering degree program

Preferred:

• Current or incoming graduate student (MS or PhD)
• Coursework/research in any of the following: power systems meteorology heat transfer remote sensing or energy policy

Experience:

• N/A

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Occasional overnight travel may be required. Some roles require field visits and outdoor work. Candidates for these roles must be able to hike and walk over uneven terrain possibly in inclement weather.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job order for your current position to be held for your return qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

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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 H-1B visa.