Electrical Engineering Intern

idahopowercompany; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power in Boise, Idaho, is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns for our Summer 2027 internship program. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world power systems projects in a supportive environment.

Interns will work on arc flash calculations, load-profile development, and power-flow modeling alongside seasoned engineers, GIS and operations teams, gaining practical skills in grid modernization and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff under supervision and gain hands-on experience.
• Support arc flash calculations and equipment settings verification with guidance.
• Develop and update customer load profiles and input to simulation models.
• Collaborate with GIS, protection, IT, and operations teams on grid projects.

Job description

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

# of Positions: 7

Job Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job End Date: 08/27/2027

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $26.00 Hourly

Minimum Age Requirement:

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for Electrical Engineering Interns 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 an Electrical 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.

Electrical Engineering Opportunities

The internship will be split into 2 main projects. The first one will focus on calculating arc flash incident energy ratings for the IPC primary distribution system. Verify equipment and protective device settings using Synergi Electric feeder models and calculate an updated dataset of arc flash ratings. Two arc flash ratings will be calculated including the steady state "normal" condition and under Hot-Line-Hold state for relays and reclosers. The engineering intern will gain knowledge and experience with Idaho Power's distribution protection system and work with the GIS department to upload the incident energy ratings to map viewers to make them available to field personnel. Field crews use this data daily to determine personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements while working on energized power lines.

The second project will focus on creating and updating customer load profiles for large customers (rate 9 and 19P), and rate-based load profiles for rate 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 24 customers. These profiles are an important input to the Synergi feeder model and used for all distribution engineering analysis by our distribution engineers. The load profiles inform the time-of-day analysis. Some of the load profiles need to be built for the first time and most of them need to be updated as they are several years old.

Power Flow Modeling Improvement

This internship project advances the modernization of transmission planning tools by converting selected bus-branch power flow models into more detailed node-breaker models, helping create a unified and accurate representation of the power system. Working alongside experienced planning engineers, the intern will develop and refine a repeatable process for model conversion, validation, and quality assurance. The project delivers long-term value by enhancing the quality of planning studies, improving coordination between planning and operations, and reducing future model maintenance efforts across the transmission network portfolio, while providing the intern with hands-on experience in power system modeling and grid modernization initiatives.

Commercial Transmission and Generator Interconnection Support

As new renewable energy and battery storage projects connect to the grid, Idaho Power's System Operations team plays a key role in ensuring the reliable integration of these resources. The intern will work with real‑world generator interconnection and transmission service projects by reviewing agreements, analyzing power system models, tracking project milestones, and supporting customer requests. Working alongside professionals from System Operations, Transmission Planning, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs, the intern will gain hands‑on experience with grid operations, energy markets, transmission services, and generator interconnections. This role offers a unique opportunity to see how new energy resources move from development to commercial operation while helping support the reliability of the bulk electric system.

Communication Solution Documentation, Evaluation, and Site Modernization Roadmap

Join Idaho Power's Communications Engineering team and help evaluate the communication systems that support critical grid operations. You'll analyze current communication schemes and learn how Idaho Power uses technologies such as fiber optics, microwave radio, satellite communications, leased services, and utility-owned networks throughout the power system. Working with engineers across Operations, IT, Telecommunications, and Protection & Control, you'll evaluate existing communication sites, i