Job Description:
Idaho Power Company (IPC) located in Boise, Idaho is looking for a Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior to join our Boise Design 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.
What does a Distribution Designer do for us?
The distribution designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. As a member of a team, meets with internal and external customers, including contractors and developers, to determine needs, negotiate conflicts or clarify issues, and communicate policies and procedures for line design options, rates, tariffs, and cost information. Based on customer needs and company practices, designs basic line routes, and schedules projects. They also prepare work orders, collect, and process fees.
A senior designer will also mentor designers I and II on processes and best practices for estimating, mapping and design.
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:
- Lines core processes of new business operations, emergency response, and unplanned maintenance
- Electrical distribution facilities, operating and protective systems
- Line construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
- Financial requirements including Rule H, regulations, and rules
- Surveying practices, legal property descriptions, permitting requirements, work order reconciliation, and applicable safety rules
Skills in:
- Professional interpersonal communication including verbal, written and telephone etiquette
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Personal computers including commonly used applications, and AutoCAD/AUD
- Math and algebra
- Organization and project management
Ability to:
- Read and understand construction drawings and plat, feeder, and work order maps
- Assist with performing land and construction surveying and preparing easements with appropriate legal descriptions
- Gather information, organize, schedule, and design distribution facilities
- Calculate voltage drop/flicker, fault current, clearance, conductor sag, and tension requirements
- Perform vehicle inspections
- Determine when to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work overtime at supervisor's discretion
Sr. Designer
- Utilize latest design criteria
- Lead and mentor others
- Design diverse work orders including URD, transmission, subdivision, overhead rebuilds, highway moves, and upgrades
- Support primary service level customers
- Work independently
- Participate as subject matter expert on various committees
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Distribution Designer I
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- 4 years of electric utility experience in relevant field operations, construction support or drafting/mapping and completion of the Idaho Power Pre-Distribution Designer Program
OR
- 2 years' design experience in the utility or construction industry
OR
- Experience as a Journeyman Lineman
OR
- Completion of Idaho Power Lineman Apprentice Program through Level 7
Preferred:
- Utility field operations experience
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
Distribution Designer II
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- 4 years electric utility line design
OR
- Experience as a Journeyman Lineman with one year of design experience
OR
- 2½ years of experience as an IPC Distribution Designer I with a successful promotional assessment
OR
- Currently an IPC Journeyman Lineman
Preferred:
- Utility distribution construction experience
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
Senior Distribution Designer
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Successful completion of Distribution Designer I and II program requirements and assessments, and a minimum of 2½ years as a Distribution Designer II
Preferred:
- Utility distribution construction background
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
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
