Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

8d•$42 - $63

About The Position

Idaho Power Company (IPC) — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior to join our Capital Customer Operations 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 provide our customers with the safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Distribution Designer I, II, or Senior do for us? The Distribution Designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. As a member of a team, meets with internal and external customers, including contractors and developers, to determine needs, negotiate conflicts or clarify issues, and communicate policies and procedures for line design options, rates, tariffs, and cost information. Based on customer needs and company practices, designs basic line routes, and schedules projects. They also prepare work orders, collect, and process fees. A senior designer will also mentor designers I and II on processes and best practices for estimating, mapping and design. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Lines core processes of new business operations, emergency response, and unplanned maintenance
Electrical distribution facilities, operating and protective systems
Line construction methods, materials, standards, and equipment
Financial requirements including Rule H, regulations, and rules
Surveying practices, legal property descriptions, permitting requirements, work order reconciliation, and applicable safety rules
Skills in: Professional interpersonal communication including verbal, written and telephone etiquette
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Personal computers including commonly used applications, and AutoCAD/AUD
Math and algebra
Organization and project management
Ability to: Read and understand construction drawings and plat, feeder, and work order maps
Assist with performing land and construction surveying and preparing easements with appropriate legal descriptions
Gather information, organize, schedule, and design distribution facilities
Calculate voltage drop/flicker, fault current, clearance, conductor sag, and tension requirements
Perform vehicle inspections
Determine when to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work overtime at supervisor's discretion
Sr. Designer Utilize latest design criteria
Lead and mentor others
Design diverse work orders including URD, transmission, subdivision, overhead rebuilds, highway moves, and upgrades
Support primary service level customers
Work independently
Participate as subject matter expert on various committees
Distribution Designer I Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 4 years of electric utility experience in relevant field operations, construction support or drafting/mapping and completion of the Idaho Power Pre-Distribution Designer Program OR 2 years of design experience in the utility or construction industry OR Experience as a Journeyman Lineman OR Completion of Idaho Power Lineman Apprentice Program through Level 7
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
Distribution Designer II Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 4 years electric utility line design OR Experience as a Journeyman Lineman with one year of design experience OR 2½ years of experience as an IPC Distribution Designer I with a successful promotional assessment OR Currently an IPC Journeyman Lineman
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
Senior Distribution Designer Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Successful completion of Distribution Designer I and II program requirements and assessments, and a minimum of 2½ years as a Distribution Designer II
Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Utility field operations experience
Utility distribution construction experience
Utility distribution construction background

Responsibilities

The Distribution Designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines.
As a member of a team, meets with internal and external customers, including contractors and developers, to determine needs, negotiate conflicts or clarify issues, and communicate policies and procedures for line design options, rates, tariffs, and cost information.
Based on customer needs and company practices, designs basic line routes, and schedules projects.
They also prepare work orders, collect, and process fees.
A senior designer will also mentor designers I and II on processes and best practices for estimating, mapping and design.