Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior

Idaho Power Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentive plan

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Boise, Idaho seeks Distribution Designer I–Senior to design line extensions and rebuild infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. You will meet with customers, contractors and developers to clarify needs and communicate design options, tariffs, and costs.

Senior staff mentor juniors and oversee estimating, mapping and design processes. The role emphasizes safety, field-friendly design, and collaboration with internal teams; it offers a pension plan, 401(k)

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 4 years electric utility experience in relevant field operations, construction support or drafting/mapping OR 2 years of design experience OR journeyman lineman experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license; First Aid/CPR within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and design line extensions and rebuilding for overhead and underground power lines.
• Meet with customers and contractors to determine needs and communicate policies and options.
• Prepare work orders and process fees; senior mentors designers on processes and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Math and algebra

Project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Type: Regular Job. End Date: Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $41.54-$62.53 Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description: Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior to join our Capital region. 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior 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.

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

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 of 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: o 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

Minimum Requirements 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: o 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

Minimum Requirements 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: o 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

Physical Requirements

The distribution designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. Hiking upon uneven and sometimes steep terrain of up to 1 mile is performed occasionally, including navigation over/around fences. Bending/stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required on an occasional basis. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs. and shoveling and trimming of vegetation is required occasionally to open manhole covers, McCarten vault lids, junction boxes, and pad mount transformers. 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 REQUIREMENTS

Additional safety related training may be required. Attend training on a regular basis to stay up to date on changing rules and regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Physical ability to work in the field up to 40 percent of the time on uneven terrain or within proximity of energized lines. Performs maintenance work by maneuvering hot sticks and fiberglass measuring sticks, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force above the shoulder. Open pad mounts on transformers, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force. Occasionally lift and carry office supplies and/or equipment such as boxes of copy paper weighing up to 50 pounds, and other awkward items that require special handling.

Competencies: Building Customer Loyalty, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Safety Focus, Work Standards

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: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Idaho Power Company Recruiting Office P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707