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ENGINEER, TECHNICAL 1

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/24

Posting End Date: 2025/07/31

Category: Engineering

Sub Category: Public Works

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 26.33

Maximum Salary: 43.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Public Utilities Commission

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has an exciting new opportunity for a full-time Engineer, Technical 1 in Boise on the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, located at 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Building 8.

This position can also be filled by candidates who currently do not qualify for the Technical level but qualify for one of the three lower-level engineering positions with potential for advancement through the engineer path.

The Commission regulates investor-owned or privately-owned utilities that provide gas, water, electricity, or some telephone services for profit as well as overseeing the safe operation of railroads and enforces state and federal regulations safeguarding the transportation of hazardous materials by rail.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for the state benefits package, including:

+ Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Eleven paid holidays a year

+ Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI

+ Multiple savings plans

+ Life insurance

+ Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more

Summary:

The Engineer, Technical 1 will perform advanced, specialized, and technical engineering analysis requiring the application of diversified engineering principles and practices to accomplish the goals expected; act as an agency consultant on specialized engineering applications; perform related work. The selected candidate for this position will function with considerable autonomy in the specialty of public utilities. The incumbent will be considered the regional representative in these specialties which would include statewide implications.

Example of Duties:

+ Functions as a professional public utilities engineer, involving the determination of the cost, quality, adequacy, and safety of specialized commodities furnished by a public utility.

+ Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work.

+ Develops and recommends changes to the operating standards governing activities of public utilities to result in improved methods and techniques.

+ Represents the organization in various public relation scenarios such as conferences and litigation testimony.

+ Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have a significant impact on services or programs.

Positions established at the technical engineer level may be underfilled at the staff, associate, or intern levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the technical engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a technical engineer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Technical Engineer Level: (Salary $38.84 - $43.00)

Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE), or eligibility for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12

AND

At least four years’ experience post certification:

Valid Driver’s License.

AND

+ coordinating with State and local government operations in Public Utilities or a related field (electric, water, gas, telecommunications, energy industry, water projects, solid waste, dam safety, etc.);

+ evaluating engineering projects and making decisions relative to their merit; writing engineering reports and related correspondence;

+ reviewing engineering analyses;

+ making oral presentations to groups relative to the merits of engineering applications.

A master’s degree in a related field can qualify for one year of additional experience. A PHD in a related field can qualify for three years of experience.

Staff Engineer Level: ($33.90- $36.16)

Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12

AND

Valid Driver’s License

AND

At least three years’ experience post certification: analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications, and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards

Associate Level: ($29.72- $32.00)

Candidates must have one of the following:

+ Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-in-Training

+ OR certification from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)

AND

Valid driver’s license

AND

At least two years’ experience post-certification:

+ analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices;

+ writing technical engineering reports;

+ evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects;

+ coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

Intern Level: ($26.33 - $28.09)

Candidates must meet one of the following:

+ Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS within six (6) months of hire receive certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern

+ OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)

+ OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience (For All Levels):

+ Experience utilizing and/or validating process simulation models, linear programming models, and other types of optimization models in developing and/or evaluating complex operations and processes.

+ Experience performing quantitative and statistical analysis of technical, financial, and/or economic data utilizing sound engineering economic principles, and/or robust statistical methods.

+ Experience with linear and/or multi-linear regression for purposes of forecasting or normalizing historical data.

+ Experience identifying or verifying root causes of technical issues, requiring engineering knowledge to identify and solve.

+ Experience designing, analyzing, and/or improving natural gas, electric, or water utility systems for reliability and cost.

+ Experience as a project manager of major construction projects, especially in the utility industry, that involve: project scoping, project planning, developing request for proposals and managing the selection process, negotiating and developing contracts with engineering and construction contractors, contract management, and executing projects to ensure cost and schedule objectives are met.

+ Experience developing rates for different types of service or customers based on cost drivers.

+ Experience utilizing engineering economics to evaluate multiple infrastructure alternatives.

+ Writing reports summarizing complicated analysis used to justify recommendations so that members of the public and a lay person can understand.

+ Ability to facilitate meetings and negotiate resolution between parties with opposing objectives and goals.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.