Boise, ID
Full time
R0005045
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Application Deadline:
11/25/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$130,062.40 - 156,644.80 Annual
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a _Senior Engineer – Joint Projects_ to join our Power Supply 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, and 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.
What does a Senior Engineer – Joint Projects do for us?
The Joint Projects Engineer provides comprehensive technical expertise related to the operations, maintenance, construction, performance optimization, reporting, and compliance activities at Idaho Power's jointly owned generation facilities. While operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, this role monitors and tracks complex assignments and projects, regularly interfaces with internal departments and joint venture partners, and effectively advocates for Idaho Power's position on technical matters within joint venture partnerships. The Joint Projects Engineer reviews and reports on capital project progress, provides input on and reviews preventive maintenance plans, tracks and evaluates project expenditures and capital investment justifications, and develops engineering recommendations to support reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset management objectives.
This role works directly with plant management and corporate offices collaborating on operating decisions and business initiatives. The Joint Projects Engineer stays apprised and advises management on the potential operating impacts of environmental legislation and rules affecting coal and gas-fired generating facilities and utilizes industry- and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and monitor compliance with regulations.
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:
+ Electric utilities and their business environment
+ The steam generation process, thermodynamic principles, and turbine and generator functions
+ Heat transfer and fluid mechanics as applied to power generation
+ Power plant environmental compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety standards
+ General engineering, design, and construction principles
+ Operating and maintenance principles and methods as they pertain to the electric industry
+ Project management practices
Preferred:
+ Advanced knowledge of thermal power plant operations and maintenance processes, the steam generation process, and environmental and compliance regulations as they pertain to gas and coal fueled power plants
Skills in:
+ Effective and varied communication techniques necessary to collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels, from hourly employees to executive leadership, both within Idaho Power and with plant owner operator companies
+ Budget management
+ Leading projects, significant complex assignments, and technical investigations
+ Organizational skills necessary to monitor plant operational performance, environmental compliance, financial prudency of projects, and analyze trends and results
+ Root cause analysis and condition monitoring for thermal power plant equipment
+ Proficient in developing strong working relationships, negotiating skills, and maintaining professional partnerships
+ Strong verbal and written communication abilities
+ Understanding different perspectives
Ability to:
+ Develop, analyze and report project alternatives and recommendations
+ Prepare written reports
+ Work independently and in teams
+ Conduct meetings, lead project teams, interpret contracts, facilitate contractual negotiations with partners, and resolve conflicts
+ Manage and track multiple project timelines, budgets, and forecasts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
OR
+ Bachelor of Science degree.in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution _and_ a P.E. license
Preferred:
o Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
Experience:
+ 6 years of related engineering experience
OR
+ 5 years of related engineering experience plus PE or advanced engineering degree and 3 years in the area of expertise
+ Preferred:
o 5 years of experience working in thermal power plants and/or regulated utilities
o 3 years of prior leadership or project manager experience
o Experience working with joint venture/business partners and negotiating contracts
Licenses & Certifications:
+ Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position for all roles
Preferred:
o Professional Engineer (PE) license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is a sedentary job requiring working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. Ergonomic accommodations including sit to stand desks are available and installed as needed. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is a mix of office work and field visits to power plants, outside of Idaho Power’s service territory. Multi-day travel with out-of-town stays is required.
If an existing Senior Engineer is selected to fill the posting, the department leader will transfer the Senior Engineer into the position at their current step. At the six-month anniversary of the hire date, the leader must review the engineer’s performance and submit to the EOC a Senior Engineer justification form requesting placement at the appropriate grade and step based on the engineer’s performance.
Environmental Compliance Engineers are required to participate in an on-call schedule to respond to after-hours needs.
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Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards
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_Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer_
_We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer_ . _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws._
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
About Us
With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.
Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.
We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.
Contact Information
Phone: 208-388-2965
Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power Company
Recruiting Office
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
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