Lead Data Engineer

Idahopowercompany; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 135,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentive plan

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Job summary

Idaho Power in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Lead Data Engineer (Lead Data Solutions Developer) to guide enterprise data platforms and analytics initiatives. You will set standards, drive modernization, and lead teams across IT to translate business needs into scalable, secure data solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, governance, and collaboration with stakeholders, with competitive pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, data architecture, database development, or related discipline.
• Experience with utility industry systems, regulations, business processes, or data domains is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level technical leadership for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices.
• Define standards, reusable patterns, and guide platform modernization.
• Translate strategic business needs into scalable, governed data solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, coaching, mentoring, and influence across teams without direct reports.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python development

Data architecture

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Leadership

Executive communication

Mentoring

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Git

Job description

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

Application Deadline: 11/06/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions: 1

Job Type: Regular

Exemption Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $134,992.00 - 162,572.80 Annual

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Lead Data Engineer, also referred to as a Lead Data Solutions Developer, to join our Information Technology (IT) 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 safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Lead Data Engineer do for us?

They provide enterprise-level technical direction for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices that enable trusted analytics, operational decision-making, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. They lead architecture stewardship, define standards and reusable patterns, guide platform modernization, and translate strategic business needs into scalable, governed, secure, and sustainable data solutions. They also exercise leadership through technical direction, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and influence across teams without direct reports.

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:

• Enterprise data architecture, integration patterns, dimensional modeling, and modern cloud data platform design
• ETL/ELT, orchestration, and data-processing technologies
• Medallion, Lakehouse, and Warehouse architecture patterns
• data governance, metadata, lineage, quality, stewardship, and information lifecycle practices
• data security and access control
• software development lifecycle practices including Agile, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD

Preferred:

• Utility industry systems, regulations, business processes, and data domains

Skills in:

• Advanced SQL and Python development, database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Design of scalable pipelines, integration frameworks, reusable components, and orchestration solutions
• Definition of technical standards, reference architectures, and reusable patterns
• Evaluation of platform capabilities, architectural tradeoffs, technical risks, and emerging technologies
• Leadership of architecture, design, and code reviews
• Resolution of complex production, data quality, and performance issues
• Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, deployment automation, and CI/CD
• Executive and technical communication
• Consensus building
• Mentoring
• Management of competing priorities

Preferred:

• Hands-on use of Microsoft Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, or comparable enterprise data and analytics technologies

Ability to:

• Provide enterprise-level technical leadership and direction for data platforms, solutions, and engineering practices
• Translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions
• Balance business value, architecture, security, performance, cost, and delivery risk
• Identify systemic challenges and lead resolution of critical issues
• Influence decisions and build consensus
• Communicate strategies, risks, and recommendations across varied audiences
• Coach engineers
• Guide platform modernization
• Anticipate future needs
• Drive continuous improvement
• Remain accountable for the health and evolution of enterprise data capabilities

Preferred:

• Apply knowledge of utility systems, regulations, business processes, and data domains to enterprise data strategy and solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, data architecture, database development, or related discipline

Preferred:

• Experience with utility industry systems, regulations, business processes, or data domains

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires 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. 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.

JOB COMPENTENCIES

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Focus, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

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.

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Focus, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.