Senior Engineer - Joint Projects

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Application Deadline:
11/25/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:
1

Job Type:
Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Pay Range:
$130,062.40 - 156,644.80 Annual

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

The Joint Projects Engineer provides comprehensive technical expertise related to the operations, maintenance, construction, performance optimization, reporting, and compliance activities at Idaho Power's jointly owned generation facilities. While operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, this role monitors and tracks complex assignments and projects, regularly interfaces with internal departments and joint venture partners, and effectively advocates for Idaho Power's position on technical matters within joint venture partnerships. The Joint Projects Engineer reviews and reports on capital project progress, provides input on and reviews preventive maintenance plans, tracks and evaluates project expenditures and capital investment justifications, and develops engineering recommendations to support reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset management objectives.

This role works directly with plant management and corporate offices collaborating on operating decisions and business initiatives. The Joint Projects Engineer stays apprised and advises management on the potential operating impacts of environmental legislation and rules affecting coal and gas-fired generating facilities and utilizes industry- and discipline-related knowledge to interpret and monitor compliance with regulations.

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:

• Electric utilities and their business environment
• The steam generation process, thermodynamic principles, and turbine and generator functions
• Heat transfer and fluid mechanics as applied to power generation
• Power plant environmental compliance requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety standards
• General engineering, design, and construction principles
• Operating and maintenance principles and methods as they pertain to the electric industry
• Project management practices

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of thermal power plant operations and maintenance processes, the steam generation process, and environmental and compliance regulations as they pertain to gas and coal fueled power plants

Skills in:

• Effective and varied communication techniques necessary to collaborate with personnel at all organizational levels, from hourly employees to executive leadership, both within Idaho Power and with plant owner operator companies
• Budget management
• Leading projects, significant complex assignments, and technical investigations
• Organizational skills necessary to monitor plant operational performance, environmental compliance, financial prudency of projects, and analyze trends and results
• Root cause analysis and condition monitoring for thermal power plant equipment
• Proficient in developing strong working relationships, negotiating skills, and maintaining professional partnerships
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Understanding different perspectives

Ability to:

• Develop, analyze and report project alternatives and recommendations
• Prepare written reports
• Work independently and in teams
• Conduct meetings, lead project teams, interpret contracts, facilitate contractual negotiations with partners, and resolve conflicts
• Manage and track multiple project timelines, budgets, and forecasts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

OR

• Bachelor of Science degree.in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited institution and a P.E. license

Preferred:

o Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA

Experience:

• 6 years of related engineering experience

OR

• 5 years of related engineering experience plus PE or advanced engineering degree and 3 years in the area of expertise
• Preferred:

o 5 years of experience working in thermal power plants and/or regulated utilities

o 3 years of prior leadership or project manager experience

o Experience working with joint venture/business partners and negotiating contracts

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position for all roles

Preferred:

o Professional Engineer (PE) license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is a sedentary job requiring 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. Ergonomic accommodations including sit to stand desks are available and installed as needed. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is a mix of office work and field visits to power plants, outside of Idaho Power's service territory. Multi-day travel with out-of-town stays is required.

If an existing Senior Engineer is selected to fill the posting, the department leader will transfer the Senior Engineer into the position at their current step. At the six-month anniversary of the hire date, the leader must review the engineer's performance and submit to the EOC a Senior Engineer justification form requesting placement at the appropriate grade and step based on the engineer's performance.

Environmental Compliance Engineers are required to participate in an on-call schedule to respond to after-hours needs.

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Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

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