Distribution Designer I Or Ii - Temporary

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Idaho Power is looking for a temporary Distribution Designer I or II to join our Customer Operations team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We’re working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers’ lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon.

What does a Distribution Designer I or II do for us?

Distribution designers are critical to our mission of providing safe, reliable, affordable, clean energy for our customers. They coordinate, plan, and design line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for the overhead and underground power lines that deliver energy to homes and businesses. As a member of a well-coordinated team, they will meet 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, they will also design basic line routes, schedule projects, prepare work orders and collect and process fees.

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.

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Distribution Designer I

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Distribution Designer II

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The distribution designer coordinates, plans, and designs line extensions and rebuilding of infrastructure for overhead and underground power lines. Hiking upon uneven and sometimes steep terrain of up to 1 mile is performed occasionally, including navigation over/around fences. Bending/stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required on an occasional basis. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs. and shoveling and trimming of vegetation is required occasionally to open manhole covers, McCarten vault lids, junction boxes, and pad mount transformers. 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 REQUIREMENTS
Additional safety related training may be required. Attend training on a regular basis to stay up to date on changing rules and regulations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

Physical ability to work in the field up to 40 percent of the time on uneven terrain or within proximity of energized lines. Performs maintenance work by maneuvering hot sticks and fiberglass measuring sticks, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force above the shoulder. Open pad mounts on transformers, which requires up to 50 pounds of exertional force. Occasionally lift and carry office supplies and/or equipment such as boxes of copy paper weighing up to 50 pounds, and other awkward items that require special handling.

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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.