Engineer I or II - Power Production

About the role

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

• Application Deadline: 11/19/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
• of Positions: 1
• Job Type: Regular

Job End Date

Exemption Status: Exempt

Pay Range

$89,668.80 - $130,062.40

About the role

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for an Engineer I or II to join our Power Supply team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does an Engineer I or II do for us?

Provides electrical engineering support for power generation facilities, with responsibilities spanning arc-flash analysis, generator testing and condition assessment, protection systems, generator and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) controls and modeling, voltage and frequency performance, equipment refurbishment, plant operations, auxiliary equipment, and cybersecurity.

The position will have primary responsibility for administering arc-flash and generator testing programs and supporting compliance with applicable NERC Reliability and Security Standards, including development and maintenance of compliance plans and preparation of evidence in support of audits.

Engineer I

While operating under general supervision and with oversight, they develop technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects. They may also interface with internal departments and external organizations and receive guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

Engineer II

While operating under limited supervision, they have 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.

General job duties applicable to all areas of expertise

• Plans and leads projects, assignments and technical investigations
• Acts as a liaison between other departments and organizations
• Evaluates progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
• Exercises moderate technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
• Responsible for budgeting, financial accountability and timelines on assigned projects
• Utilizes industry and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.
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Specific additional job duties

This engineering position is in the Power Production Electrical Engineering, and the group's efforts in maintaining the Company's generation assets as well as the compliance activities that go along with operating these assets.

Several areas of responsibility for this Electrical Engineering group are as follows:

• Generation Operations Support, including:
• Investigation of protective trip operations
• Optimization of the efficient use of water through units and spillways
• Support for optimal EIM performance and readiness
• Arc Flash analysis and program administration
• Support compliance with applicable NERC Reliability and Security Standards. Including writing and/or revising compliance plan documents and preparing evidence in support of audits.
• Generator testing program administration
• Generation asset condition assessment
• Generation Protection, including:
• Support of Protection Upgrade Capital projects
• Settings development and review
• Support of the relay testing program
• Coordination of Protection Systems with appropriate entities
• Support for refurbishment of generators, including:
• Stator rewinds
• Rotor pole refurbishment
• Generator core repair
• New core installations
• All associated acceptance testing
• Generator and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) controls, including:
• Modeling according to NERC reliability standard requirements
• Frequency performance monitoring and tuning
• Voltage performance monitoring and tuning
• Power Plant auxiliary equipment monitoring and maintenance
• Interface with Generation Dispatch and EMS interface systems
• Support power plant cyber security
• Ongoing review and improvement of Generation policies, procedures, and programs
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The successful candidate will support all these activities as needed; however, anticipated areas of focus include:

• Support compliance with applicable NERC Reliability and Security Standards
• Including writing and/or revising compliance plan documents and preparing evidence in support of audits

Pay and benefits

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.

Knowledge of

• Engineering principles
• Utilities and their business environment

Skills in

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

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 data sets 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

OR

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience

• Engineer I - 0-2 years of related experience
• Engineer II - 2 years of related experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Engineer I or II - Engineer in Training (EIT) designation

Physical Requirements

• This position requires walking on even/uneven surfaces and ascents/descents, up to 5 miles daily, and 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.
• Hiking is performed up to 1 mile.
• 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 is 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.

Competencies

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

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