Senior Data Engineer

Idaho Power; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work up to 40%

Job summary

Idaho Power, based in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Information Technology team. The role offers flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote from our downtown Boise location.

The Senior Data Engineer will design, develop, and support complex enterprise data solutions enabling trusted analytics and informed decision-making, while guiding architecture decisions and engineering improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in data engineering, BI, cloud data platforms, data architecture, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support complex enterprise data solutions for trusted analytics and operational decision-making.
• Lead technical delivery for assigned projects and build scalable pipelines, data products, and semantic models.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to architecture decisions, platform modernization, and engineering improvements.
• Mentor peers and collaborate with stakeholders to translate processes into secure, reliable information assets.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python development

Data governance

CI/CD

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Power BI

Microsoft Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Application Deadline:

10/30/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$130,062.40 - $156,644.80 Annual

Job Description:

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Information Technology 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 downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Senior Data Engineer do for us?

They design, develop, and support complex enterprise data solutions that enable trusted analytics, operational decision-making, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. Leads technical delivery for assigned projects, builds scalable pipelines, integration frameworks, data products, analytical datasets, and semantic models, and partners with business and technology stakeholders to translate processes into secure, reliable, reusable, governed information assets. Provides technical guidance while contributing to architecture decisions, platform modernization, and engineering improvements.

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, and modern cloud data platform design
• ETL/ELT and data-processing technologies
• Medallion, Lakehouse, and Warehouse architecture patterns
• Relational and distributed data systems
• Dimensional modeling and semantic model design
• Data governance, metadata, lineage, quality, and stewardship
• Software development lifecycle practices including Agile, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD

Preferred:

• Utility industry processes and data domains

Skills in:

• Advanced SQL and Python development, including query and workload performance optimization
• Designing enterprise data pipelines, integration frameworks, analytical datasets, semantic models, and reusable data products
• Root cause analysis and resolution of complex data, performance, and production issues
• Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, deployment automation, and CI/CD
• Translating complex requirements into technical designs and recommendations
• Technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and mentoring

Preferred:

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

Ability to:

• Lead technical delivery of complex enterprise data solutions within assigned projects
• Translate business processes into scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions
• Apply architecture patterns and engineering standards while contributing to design and architecture decisions
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve complex issues, and identify improvements
• Communicate complex concepts and build alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor peers and guide project-level technical execution
• Manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• Apply knowledge of utility processes and data domains to complex enterprise data solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

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

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

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

Preferred:

• Experience with utility industry 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.

Competencies:

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

Equal Opportunity Statements

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.