Engineer I, II, or LSO - SCADA

idahopowercompany; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote work up to 40%

Job summary

Idaho Power, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, seeks a SCADA Engineer to join the Power Supply team. The role supports monitoring and control of the grid, with up to 40% remote work and a Boise base. The job involves designing, installing, and maintaining SCADA hardware/software for electric utility systems.

The engineer will lead projects, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general engineering principles.
• Knowledge of electric utilities and their business environment.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements applicable to operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and programs.
• Knowledge of test equipment.
• Knowledge of substation operations.
• Knowledge of protective relay applications.
• Knowledge of transformers, capacitors, reactors, and control systems.
• Knowledge of instrument transformers.
• Knowledge of communications theory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead projects, assignments, and technical investigations
• Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
• Evaluate progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
• Are responsible for budgeting, financial accountability and timelines on assigned projects
• Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.
• Coordinate the specification, design, and installation of SCADA systems and remote control projects that interface with Operations
• Review, approve and manage work requests related to control of production, transmission, and delivery of power
• Provide engineering support to the Control Technicians related to hardware configuration and deployment
• Perform scripting, code development, and automation in support of SCADA design and configuration activities
• Design, manage and maintain UPS and environmentals for new and existing data centers
• Support development and operation of a secure network
• Develop and implement standards for SCADA system design
• Develop and implement maintenance and transition plans for SCADA hardware and software lifecycles
• Provide modeling and troubleshooting support for EMS telemetry infrastructure and SCADA applications

Skills

General engineering principles

Electric utilities

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Power system analysis

Test equipment

Substation operations

Protective relay apps

Transformers and control systems

Instrument transformers

Communications theory

Job description

Application Deadline: 11/03/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions: 1

Job Type: Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $89,668.80 - $168,729.60

Job Description

Idaho Power - headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a SCADA Engineer 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 safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power's western Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a SCADA Engineer do for us?

They specify, design, install, and maintain the hardware and field interfaces that allow monitoring and control of the power grid. They work with other engineering and design teams, field personnel, and partner utilities to ensure that the Grid Operators have the tools and information necessary to control the flow of power safely and reliably from generator to customer. This requires them to analyze, configure, test, install, and troubleshoot hardware and software for electric utility-related control and communication systems.

• Plan and lead projects, assignments, and technical investigations
• Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
• Evaluate progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
• Are responsible for budgeting, financial accountability and timelines on assigned projects
• Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.
• Coordinate the specification, design, and installation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote control projects that interface with Operations
• Review, approve and manage work requests related to control of production, transmission, and delivery of power
• Provide engineering support to the Control Technicians related to hardware configuration and deployment
• Perform scripting, code development, and automation in support of SCADA design and configuration activities
• Design, manage and maintain UPS and environmentals for new and existing data centers
• Support development and operation of a secure network
• Develop and implement standards for SCADA system design
• Develop and implement maintenance and transition plans for SCADA hardware and software lifecycles
• Provide modeling and troubleshooting support for EMS telemetry infrastructure and SCADA applications

Engineer I

Operating under general supervision and with oversight, an Engineer I is developing technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects, may interface with internal departments and external organizations, and receives guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

Engineer II

Operating under limited supervision, an Engineer II has an intermediate level of technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads moderately complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives high-level guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

LSO Engineer

Operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, LSO Engineers have comprehensive technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and mentors other engineers and engineering support staff as needed.

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:

• General engineering principles
• Electric utilities and their business environment
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements applicable to operational technology environments
• Power system analysis and programs
• Test equipment
• Substation operations
• Protective relay applications
• Transformers, capacitors, reactors, and control systems
• Instrument transformers
• Communications theory

Skills in:

• Troubleshooting systems involving hardware and software
• Interdisciplinary cooperation
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Using computer systems, business applications, and technical diagnostic tools
• Producing technical reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate projects
• Exercise moderate technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with customers, contractors, and business partners
• Work both independently and on project teams