Civil Engineering Intern

idahopowercompany; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid housing

Job summary

Idaho Power, located in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 internship program. The company offers a competitive pay, work-life balance, benefits, and a pension plan as part of its overall compensation package.

Interns will work under supervision with engineering staff, gaining real-world experience in transmission line design and project coordination within a supportive utility environment serving Idaho and Oregon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff under supervision to gain skills.
• Design or help design transmission line sections under route/survey/voltage constraints.
• QA/QC reviews with transmission design engineers; support additional engineering requests.

Skills

Interdisciplinary skills

Oral and written communication

Computer software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

ABET-accredited engineering program enrollment

Job description

Application Deadline

10/25/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions

1

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job End Date

08/27/2027

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$26.00

Job Description

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a Civil Engineering Intern to join our summer 2027 internship program. 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. 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.

What does a Civil 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.

Civil Engineering Opportunity

Transmission Line Design Optimization

As Idaho Power's power supply portfolio continues to change by adding more renewable resources and retiring older technologies, the already strained transmission system continues to become a more vital element in the electrical grid. IPC is experiencing an exciting time of growth that will require vital new transmission lines to be designed and built. Along with these new lines many of our existing lines are nearing the end of their usable service life, which will require rebuilding or extensive maintenance. Designing these transmission lines will require a group of skilled engineers for many years to come. The intern will be asked to design a new or rebuilt section of transmission line. The intern will be given a route, survey, voltage, environmental limitations, and end points. With this information the intern will be tasked with engineering the most efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible design. The intern will need to choose pole heights, span lengths, structure types, pole locations, constructability, conductor tensions, sags, and other design criteria. To demonstrate and prove the best design the intern will review their design periodically with Idaho Power transmission design engineers through a QA/QC program. Along the way, the intern will identify and perform improvements to the existing design process and standards, including line tensions, load cases, structure families, and assemblies. The intern will also support the transmission group on additional engineering requests throughout the service territory.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of engineering principles
• Developing specific knowledge related to discipline, utilities and their business environment.

Skills in:

• Interdisciplinary skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Use of computers and software

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• AND
• Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program majoring in engineering at a junior, non-graduating senior status, or in an advanced engineering degree program

Experience:

• N/A

License:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

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

Occasional overnight travel may be required. Some roles require field visits and outdoor work. Candidates for these roles must be able to hike and walk over uneven terrain possibly in inclement weather.

This is a Seasonal position. Company paid housing will be available to students on an as needed basis. Seasonal em