Communications Engineer I, II, or Senior

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for an Engineer I II or Senior to join our 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.

A Communications Engineer plans designs configures analyzes andoperatesutilityMPLSfiber microwave cellular powerline carrier mobile radio multiplex multipoint radio andLEO/GEOsatellite systems which include network and firmware management.

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 receive 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.

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:

• Engineering principles

• Utilities and their business environment

• RF Modeling and design tools

• Network routing protocols such as MPLS ISIS and BGP

• Communicationsystem requirements specific tothe needs of power grid applicationson a real-time critical operationalsystem

Skills in:

• Interdisciplinary skills

• Effective oral and written communication

• Computers and software

• Operating communication test equipment

Ability to:

• Manageand planprojects assignments and technical investigations

• Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations

• Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships

• Exercise moderate technical judgement in decision-making and independent action

• 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 problemsalternativesand recommendations

• Evaluate progress and results and recommend changes in procedures

• Utilize industry and discipline-related knowledge to interpret andcomply withregulations as required by NERC FERC WECC EPA NESC OSHA FCC etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or ability to obtain degree by May 31 2026

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• B.S. in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain degree by May 31 2026

Experience:

• Engineer I 0-2 years of 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 P.E. or advanced engineering degree and 3 years in the area of expertise

Licenses & Certifications:

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

Preferred:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation

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 are 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
Travel with out-of-town stays may be required.

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