Engineer I, II, or LSO - SCADA

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Idaho Power — headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for aSCADA Engineerto join our Power Supply 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 western Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a SCADA Engineer do for us?

They specify, design, install, and maintain the hardware and field interfaces that allow monitoring and control of the power grid. They work with other engineering and design teams, field personnel, and partner utilities to ensure that the Grid Operators have the tools and information necessary to control the flow of power safely and reliably from generator to customer. This requires them to analyze, configure, test, install, and troubleshoot hardware and software for electric utility-related control and communication systems.

They also:

• Plan and lead projects, assignments, and technical investigations
• Act as a liaison between other departments and organizations
• Evaluate progress and results, recommending changes in procedures
• Are responsible for budgeting, financial accountability and timelines on assigned projects
• Utilize industry and discipline related knowledge to interpret and comply with regulations as required by NERC, FERC, WECC, EPA, NESC, OSHA, FCC, etc.

·         Coordinate the specification, design, and installation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote control projects that interface with Operations

• Review, approve and manage work requests related to control of production, transmission, and delivery of power
• Provideengineering support to the Control Technicians related to hardware configuration and deployment
• Perform scripting, code development, and automation in support of SCADA design and configuration activities
• Design, manage and maintain UPS and environmentals for new and existing data centers
• Support development and operation of a secure network
• Develop and implement standards for SCADA system design
• Develop and implement maintenance and transition plans for SCADA hardware and software lifecycles
• Provide modeling and troubleshooting support for EMS telemetry infrastructure and SCADA applications

Engineer I:

Operating under general supervision and with oversight, an Engineer I is developing technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads assignments and projects, may interface with internal departments and external organizations, and receives guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

Engineer II:
Operating under limited supervision, an Engineer II has an intermediate level of technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads moderately complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and receives high-level guidance from leaders and other engineers as needed.

LSO Engineer:

Operating under minimal supervision and using independent initiative, LSO Engineers have comprehensive technical expertise in their field. This role plans and leads complex assignments and projects, interfaces with internal departments and external organizations, and mentors other engineers and engineering support staff as needed.

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:

• General engineering principles
• Electric utilities and their business environment
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements applicable to operational technology environments
• Power system analysis and programs
• Test equipment
• Substation operations
• Protective relay applications
• Transformers, capacitors, reactors, and control systems
• Instrument transformers
• Communications theory

Skills in:

• Troubleshooting systems involving hardware and software
• Interdisciplinary cooperation
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Using computer systems, business applications, and technical diagnostic tools
• Producing technical reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations

Ability to:

• Manage and coordinate projects
• Exercise moderate technical judgment in decision-making and independent action
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with customers, contractors, and business partners
• 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

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

Experience:

• Engineer I – 0-2 years related experience
• Engineer II – 2 or more years of related experience
• LSO Engineer – 6 years of related engineering experienceOR 5 years of related engineering experience plus PE or advanced engineering degree, and 3 years in the area of expertise

Preferred:

• Engineer I/II – Engineer in Training (EIT) designation
• LSO Engineer – 3 years in the area of expertise and/or Professional Engineer (PE)

Licenses & Certifications:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Frequent travel within the Idaho Power service area, and infrequent travel out of the service area will be required; After an on-the-job training period, will stand call on a rotational basis to provide 24-hour support; Must abide by Idaho Power's safety rules and regulations and complete required company and safety training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an office position with frequent field work. It 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. This position performs occasional kneeling, crouching, stooping/bending, twisting, and rarely crawling or lying at ground level to perform manual dexterity activities, gripping, and operation of hand tools. Sustained postures are maintained occasionally in awkward positions/tight spaces. Lifting/carrying of up to 30 lbs. is performed as well as pushing/pulling (10-15 lbs. force) in utilizing carts/hand carts. 80% of work activities are typically performed sitting at computer. Driving of up to 4.5 hours throughout the IPC territory is necessary. 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.

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