SCADA & Grid Control Technician

Idaho Power Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company is seeking a Control Equipment Technician I or II in Boise to support SCADA, substation IEDs, and OT networks across the service area. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and data collection to ensure grid reliability.

The position requires electronics/electrical training or equivalent experience, knowledge of Windows/Linux basics, and strong documentation skills. On-site work, periodic travel, and safety training are included.

Qualifications

• Requires associate’s degree in electronics, electrical controls, or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• 2+ years of experience with electronic devices or related IT field.
• Preferred: 2+ years programming microcontrollers/PLCs and/or networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, integrate, install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain SCADA systems and substation IEDs.
• Maintain data acquisition and telemetry systems and operational technology interfaces.
• Document configurations and management practices; support cybersecurity for OT environments.

Skills

Electricity

Electronics

Applied math

Windows & Linux

SCADA

Networking (TCP/IP)

OT Cybersecurity

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics/electrical

Tools

Schweitzer IEDs

Beckwith

Modicon

Bitronics

ION

Job description

Idaho Power Company is seeking a Control Equipment Technician I or II in Boise to support SCADA, substation IEDs, and OT networks across the service area. The role focuses on installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and data collection to ensure grid reliability.

The position requires electronics/electrical training or equivalent experience, knowledge of Windows/Linux basics, and strong documentation skills. On-site work, periodic travel, and safety training are included.