UAS Specialist

Idaho Power Company; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a UAS Specialist to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction team. The role focuses on maintaining the UAS program, coordinating with contractors and internal units, and ensuring licensure and qualifications are current.

The position requires 1 year of professional UAS piloting, with preference for 3 years in an electric utility, and 2+ years in UAS program management. On-call duties and BVLOS experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional UAS piloting.
• Prefer 3 years UAS piloting within an electric utility environment.
• 2+ years UAS program management/oversight and building out program requirements.
• 3+ years of IR inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of Idaho Power’s UAS program under guidance.
• Coordinate with contractors, customers, and internal units as required.
• Maintain licensure and qualifications required for duties.
• Assist in building and maintaining IPCO’s Distribution system and IR program within Wildfire Mitigation Plan Red Risk Zones.
• May be on-call for PSPS or other business use cases.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and make critical decisions.

Skills

UAS operations

BVLOS operations

Remote dock-based flights

GPS denied environments

Independent work

Mapping missions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Dram/Tram

AirData Software

AssetSuite

Word

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Reality capture software

Desktop review/asset management software

Job description

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. Application Deadline: 11/24/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 1 Job Type: Regular Job End Date: Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $43.11 - $51.92 Hourly Minimum Age Requirement:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a UAS Specialist to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction 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.

What does a UAS Specialist do for us? This position will assist in maintaining the integrity of Idaho Power’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. As directed by the IR/UAS Program Manager, they will coordinate with contractors, customers, and internal business units as required. They maintain licensure and qualifications required to perform duties. They will assist in building and maintaining IPCO’s Distribution system, Infra-Red (IR) program within Wildfire Mitigation Plan Red Risk Zones. They may be required to be on-call for PSPS or other business use cases. Able to work with minimal supervision and critical decision-making skills.

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: Overall UAS equipment and systems, as well as typical IR inspection equipment.
• Preferred: Electric utility distribution system component layout, read and understand plat, feeder, and work order maps. Dram/Tram, AirData Software, AssetSuite, Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, desktop review/asset management software and reality capture software. BVLOS and remote dock-based operations.
• Skills in: Performing UAS flights with a variety of mission types, Production style work for aerial data capture of IPCO equipment.
• Preferred: Performing complex mission sets, including BVLOS, remote dock-based flights, GPS denied environments, flying in the wire environment.
• Ability to: Able to work independently, Complete basic mapping missions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associates degree in electronics

Experience:

• 1 year of professional UAS piloting
• Preferred: 3 years of UAS piloting within an electric utility environment
• 2 or more years of UAS program management/oversight, along with building out program requirements and systems
• 3 or more years of experience with IR inspections

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for this position
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire
• IR Level 1 certification or the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• FAA Part 107 certification
• Preferred: Active holder of IR Level 1 or 2 certification at time of hire
• UAS related certifications or degrees

Physical Requirements

• This position is both in the office and in the field.
• 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.
• Walking on uneven ground in all seasons/weather conditions is performed occasionally.
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs. to waist height, 50 lbs. shoulder height/overhead, and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. is performed occasionally.
• Squatting and crouching is performed occasionally.
• Stooping/bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting is required frequently.
• Climbing is required occasionally onto/from equipment and machinery.
• Operation of ATVs and UTVs will also be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive travel with occasional overnight stays can be expected.
• The IR/UAS Specialist will be expected to travel as required to location for in person flights, troubleshooting, and to provide technical expertise.
• IR work may consist of all red risk zones across all territories, and as such may require overnight stays as applicable.
• Must be open to constant change and willingness to contribute to a team environment.
• To maintain knowledge of current industry practices, the position can expect out of state travel with overnight stays as required to attend conferences, trainings, and industry seminars.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Collaborating
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Focus
• Work Standards

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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West. We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208‑388‑2965 Email: [e-mail] Idaho Power Company Recruiting Office P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707