Civil Engineering Intern - Idaho Power

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Application Deadline:

10/25/2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

2

Job Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Job End Date:

08/29/2025

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$24.00

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Civil Engineering Intern for our summer 2025 program. 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 reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. 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.

Whatdoes a Civil Engineering Interndoforus?

Operating under supervision and with significant oversight, an Engineering Intern works within an assigned group to assist engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience. They may interface with internal departments and external organizations, receiving regular guidance from leaders and other engineers.
 

The Engineering intern will work within an assigned group to assist engineering staff while gaining valuable skills and experience. Any engineering degree is eligible to be considered for the positions listed below, regardless of listed discipline. The assignments are as follows:

High Voltage Transmission – New line route design:

The Transmission Engineering team designs and supports Idaho Power’s high voltage electrical power lines - the backbone of the electrical grid. The intern has a unique opportunity to utilize and put into practice the Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical skills they have learned in school to design a future transmission line project. They will be tasked with engineering the most efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible design for a new high voltage transmission power line, including the foundations, poles, insulation equipment, and wires. This position also offers the opportunity to learn and utilize design and analysis software tools, including PLS CADD and LPile. The intern will also have the opportunity to develop professional relationships and real-world skills by interacting with other engineers, project managers, construction crews, supply chain team members and others at Idaho Power. Along the way, the intern will identify and perform improvements to the existing design process and standards, including line tensions, load cases, structure families, and assemblies. The transmission system is critical to meeting Idaho Power’s 100% clean energy by 2045 goals and this position offers the opportunity to design real electrical infrastructure seen across our community.

Substation Structural Design:

Idaho Power’s substation engineering team improves the company’s core business by developing design and material packages for infrastructure upgrades and new substations. Idaho Power’s substation engineering and design teams are experiencing a large influx in projects associated with load growth, renewable generation interconnection, and ongoing system maintenance, reliability, & compliance. Substation structural engineering at Idaho Power is a unique and specialized field requiring a multi-disciplined engineer with knowledge of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering concepts. The primary focus of the Stations Structural Engineering Intern will be scoping, engineering, and design support for a large-load customer transformer upgrade project. The intern will be exposed to substation structural design elements such as site grading, foundations, steel structures, bus ampacity and conductor selection, physical layout, electrical clearances, and grounding. The Stations Design group serves as a liaison for integration of substations into the overall power delivery system, and the intern will be exposed to several other departments such as Planning, Apparatus, System Protection, Communications, Controls, Transmission & Distribution, Construction, and Project Management. The intern will have the opportunity to visit existing substation sites and active construction sites, as well as other Idaho Power facilities such as stores warehouse, skills training center, and generation facilities.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of engineering principles
• Developing specific knowledge related to discipline, utilities, and their business environment

Skills in:

• Interdisciplinary skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Use of computers and software

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate projects
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work both independently and on project teams
• Develop alternatives and work with others to evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
• Analyze datasets and databases
• Draft written and oral reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program majoring in engineering at a junior, non-graduating senior status, or in an advanced engineering degree program

Experience:

• N/A

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
Occasional overnight travel may be required. Some roles require field visits and outdoor work. Candidates for these roles must be able to hike and walk over uneven terrain possibly in inclement weather.

This is a Seasonal position. Company paid housing will be available to students on an as needed basis. Seasonal employees are only eligible to apply for internal job postings if the posting is in their current department.

Competencies:

Adaptability, Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Managing Work, Work Standards

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company:  Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email:jobs@idahopower.com

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.