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_**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_** **_Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) ._

Application Deadline:

06/03/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

\# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$48.33 - $60.42 Hourly

Minimum 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. 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 safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean 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.

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 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:

+ Idaho Power's 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:

+ Associate's 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 driver's 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 out-of-town 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 Focus

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_Need Assistance Completing Your Application?_

_Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:_ **_Phone_** _: 208-388-2965 or_ **_Email_** _:_ [email protected]_

_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

_We're 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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045 (https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/) . We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

Boise, ID 83707

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