Job Description:
Idaho Power headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for an Engineer I, II, or LSO Engineer to join our Power Supply 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.
While this position is based at Idaho Power's west 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, as well as a signing bonus up to $10,000 depending on experience.
What does an engineer do for us?
As a member of the EMS Team the Engineer I, II, or LSO Engineer configures and maintains the software that is used to centrally monitor and operate the power grid. They work with engineering design teams, field personnel, external regulators, and partner utilities to ensure that the Grid Operators have the tools and information necessary to control the flow of power safely and reliably from generator to customer. This requires them to analyze, configure, test, and troubleshoot electric utility-related control systems, system models, data sources and applications. This is the ideal position for someone who excels at creative problem solving and process improvement, wants to be challenged, and seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of utility operations.
They also:
- Plan and lead projects, assignments, and technical investigations
- Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
- Evaluate progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
- Exercise moderate technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
- Are responsible for budgeting, financial accountability, and timelines on assigned projects
- Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.
- Model, analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain (Energy Management System) EMS applications which include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), real-time network analysis, Automatic Generation Control (AGC), alarming, Inter-control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP), and more
- Test and commission additions and modifications to the EMS application models
- Update and maintain the EMS power system model for state estimation, power flow, single line diagram displays, and real-time contingency analysis
- Specify, design, document, deploy, test, standardize, and troubleshoot technical work processes to meet changing requirements
- Plan and lead modeling projects, assignments, and technical investigations
- Review data and logs to find problems and opportunities for improvement
- Interpret data for users and provide training on technical applications
- Exercise technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
- Utilize software applications and programming languages to innovate, streamline, and automate work in a technically complex and dynamic environment
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, may interface 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.
LSO Engineer:
Using independent initiative, LSO Engineers are the company subject matter experts in the delivery of Grid Solutions by configuring, modeling and analysis of control and monitoring systems for the purpose of supporting grid operations. These engineers plan and lead the complex and technical assignments and projects, are liaisons with internal departments and external organizations, and mentor and train other engineers and engineering support staff. LSO Engineers represent the company when interfacing with outside organizations and may lead the work activities of other employees.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- General engineering principles
- Communications theory
- Systems Modeling
- Systems and/or business analysis design concepts
- Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools
- System Administration Knowledge
Preferred:
- Electrical engineering principles and practices
- Power systems modeling practices and operation, state estimation, and contingency analysis
- Modeling principles and concepts of power systems
- Application of communications systems as related to SCADA system design
- EMS, utilities, and their business environment
- Current methods, equipment, and techniques for implementation of automation
Skills in:
- Troubleshooting
- Interdisciplinary skills
- Computers and software use
- Producing technical reports
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication, including effective listening
- Analysis and management of large modeling databases and data sets
- Developing and Maintaining documentation
- Organization of work, time management and project coordination
Preferred:
- EMS Systems, especially OSI Monarch or GE Alstom EMS
- Power System Modeling Tools - Powerworld, PSSE, PSLF, CIM, etc.
- Process mapping, design, and control standards
- Planning, organizing, technical writing and documentation
- Networking and/or Security, OSISoft PI, SharePoint, Access, and Excel
- Scripting, Code Development and Automation
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 datasets and databases
- Draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations
- Learn new systems and keep up with emerging technologies
- Work in a team environment
- Deal diplomatically with customers
- Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Perform problem analysis/resolution techniques
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Work independently as well as in teams
- Be self-motivated
- Effectively respond to changes required by new regulations and the organization
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
