Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a System Planning Engineering Intern to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.
What does a System Planning Engineering Intern do for us?
Operating under supervision and with significant oversight, an Engineering Intern works within an assigned group to assist engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience. They may interface with internal departments and external organizations, receiving regular guidance from leaders and other engineers.
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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- General knowledge of engineering principles
- Developing specific knowledge related to discipline, utilities and their business environment
Preferred:
- Familiarity with thermal line ratings, power delivery systems
- Experience with large dataset postprocessing
Skills in:
- Interdisciplinary skills
- Effective oral and written communication
- Use of computers and software
Preferred:
- Strong quantitative skills in Python and/or Matlab; version control (Git)
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
Preferred:
- Bridge across engineering and policy teams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program majoring in engineering at a junior, non-graduating senior status, or in an advanced engineering degree program
Preferred:
- Current or incoming graduate student (MS or PhD)
- Coursework/research in any of the following: power systems, meteorology, heat transfer, remote sensing, or energy policy
Experience:
- N/A
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
