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Idaho Power is looking for an Engineer I, II, or Senior to join their Power Supply team in Boise, Idaho. This role involves engineering and project management for Power Production Projects, focusing on executing civil betterment projects at hydroelectric plants and dams. Responsibilities 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 Develop arenaflex estimates Permitting and FERC licensing activities Use engineering knowledge to develop project technical specifications Evaluation and testing for equipment condition and performance Manage resources, both Idaho Power internal and contract personnel Position will include extended field projects at power plants in our service territory Skills Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution OR Bachelor in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a P.E. license Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position 0-2 years related experience for Engineer I 2 or more years of related experience for Engineer II 6 years of related engineering experience for Senior Engineer OR 5 years of related engineering experience plus PE or advanced engineering degree, and 3 years in the area of expertise Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Excellent knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to design and construction of projects including civil, mechanical, and electrical elements Utilities and their business environment Safety practices and OSHA requirements Construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment Permitting and regulatory activities Project scheduling software Contracting procedures Developing and organizing methods of solving problems Performing technical research to solve problems Leadership skills/qualities Manage and coordinate multiple complex projects to schedule and budget Applying engineering knowledge to real life 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 Previous experience in design, maintenance, or plant engineering of hydroelectric power plants Previous experience refurbishing heavy equipment Project and/or construction management experience Engineer in Training (EIT) designation Professional Engineer (PE) Benefits Work-life balance Competitive pay and benefits Employee incentive plan 401k employer-match Pension plan Company Overview Idaho Power Company is a regulated electrical power utility. It is a sub-organization of IDACORP. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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