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Idaho Power Company Engineer I or II - Mechanical Project Engineer - Temporary in Boise, Idaho
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Application Deadline:
07/12/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job End Date:
09/26/2025
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
84,115.20 - $122,012.80
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a temporary Engineer I or II – Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Power Production Engineering and Construction team.
It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. 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.
This position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location.
What does an Engineer I or II – Mechanical Project Engineer do for us?
This Engineer will be responsible for engineering and project management for the Power Production Project Management team. The primary focus of this position is executing betterment projects that support the turbine and generator refurbishment program at Idaho Power’s hydroelectric plants. This person will work within a team environment, under limited supervision. Responsibilities include:
Management of large, multi-year, capital projects including budget management and scheduling
Engineering and design support for projects managed
Construction management at our hydroelectric facilities
Executing and managing contracts with multiple suppliers including change orders, shipping arrangements, and payments
Evaluation and testing for equipment condition and performance
Develop cost and power estimates for new/proposed projects
Use engineering knowledge to develop component refurbishment and new equipment technical specifications
Manage resources, both internal and contracted, including: Engineers, Drafters, Electricians, and Mechanics
Provide support for FERC licensing activities
Position will include extended field projects at power plants in our service territory
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, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives 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.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
Engineering principles
Comprehensive, specific, and progressive knowledge related to mechanical engineering
Preferred:
Excellent knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to design and construction of projects including mechanical and electrical elements
Utilities and their business environment
Safety practices and OSHA requirements
Construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
Power plant operations and maintenance
FEA/CFD and how to interpret results
Skills in:
Strong interdisciplinary skills
Effective oral and written communication
Use of computers and software related to position
Preferred:
Project scheduling software
AutoCAD/3D modeling
Contracting procedures
Testing and data acquisition
Developing and organizing methods of solving problems
Performing technical research to solve problems
Leadership
Ability to:
Manage and coordinate projects
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments
Work both independently and on project teams
Develop alternatives and evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
Analyze large and/or complex datasets and databases
Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations
Preferred:
Manage and coordinate multiple complex projects to schedule and budget
Applying engineering knowledge to real life plant betterment and repair projects
Rapidly develop solutions to problems as they arise in the field
Break tasks into small components and ensure all details are included in the finished product
Read and understand engineering drawings and diagrams; gather, organize, and analyze engineering project data
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
OR
- Bachelor’s in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a P.E. license
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
Engineer I – 0-2 years related experience
Engineer II – 2 or more years of related experience
Preferred:
Engineer I/II – Engineer in Training (EIT) designation
Previous experience in design, maintenance, or plant engineering of hydroelectric power plants
Previous experience refurbishing heavy equipment
Project and/or construction management experience
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Preferred:
Professional Engineer (PE)
Note: PE licensure in the State of Idaho will be a requirement for long term advancement
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 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
Drive to various generation facilities as needed, with some overnight stays, occasionally multiple nights in a row. This position is based in Corporate Headquarters office in Boise with frequent travel to our generation facilities.
Occasionally work in proximity to hazardous areas, and therefore must have thorough familiarity and strict conformance with all state and federal safety rules as well as Idaho Power’s safety procedures.
Must have adequate mobility to frequently climb multiple flights of stairs as well as the agility to crawl into and around complex machinery to access construction and maintenance sites and confined spaces.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 classification. In 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.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards
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 : jobs@idahopower.com
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: jobs@idahopower.com
Fax: 208-388-6695
Idaho Power Company
Recruiting Office
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
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