Job Description:
Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise, Idaho is looking for a Distribution II or Senior - Large Load 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 provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown 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.
What does a Distribution Designer II or Senior - Large Load do for us?
The Large Load Distribution Designer II or works with Idaho Power's Economic and Community Development Group to coordinate, plan, and design line extensions and the rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. As part of a team, they meet 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, they design complex line routes and create project quotes. In addition, a Senior Distribution Designer trains and mentors Distribution Designer I's and II's 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 communication including verbal, written, and telephone etiquette
- Customer focus, 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 description
- Gather information, organize, schedule, and design distribution facilities
- Calculate voltage drop/flicker, fault current, clearance, conductor sag, and tension requirements
- Perform vehicle inspections
- Read and comprehend digital construction drawings
- Determine when to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work overtime at supervisor's discretion
Idaho Power
1221 W Idaho St
Boise
Idaho United States
www.idahopower.com
