Idaho Falls Power - Generation Engineer

The City of Idaho Falls Power is currently hiring an Engineer in the generation division

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engineering related duties in the generation division focusing on hydro projects. Duties can vary from mechanical engineering, civil site engineering, analysis of data, and dam safety engineering.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Generation Superintendent-Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Other Duties

Coordinates with the Generation Superintendent-Chief Dam Safety Engineer in communicating with various system regulators, including FERC, supervises compliance activities to resolve issues impacting FERC licensing and various regulatory requirements; compiles data and prepares historical reports as needed to satisfy quarterly FERC reporting requirements.

Works safely in accordance with all policies, procedures and utility best practices.

Performs related duties as required.

A. Senior Engineer

Graduation from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering, preference given to Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering , or related field of study, preference for Professional Engineering Licensure in the State of Idaho; ability to obtain Professional Engineering Licensure in the State of Idaho within six (6) months.

Junior Engineer

Graduation from an accredited university or college with a degree in engineering, preference given to Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering , or related field of study, ability to obtain Professional Engineering Licensure within four (4) years

AND

B. Senior Engineer : four (4) years of experience related to the above duties. Junior Engineer : six (6) months of internship experience related to the above duties;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience;

Thorough knowledge of ; Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, reading of as-built drawings technical writing, project planning, development, data acquisition and analysis, interpersonal communication skills. Working knowledge of : structural, material science, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, geotechnical, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering, HEC-RAS, project management :

Skill in the art of diplomacy, negotiation, and creative problem solving.

Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and effectively communicate solutions : ability to organize and track multiple projects : ability to develop effective working relationships with Supervisor, fellow employees, and the public; ability to operate radio communication equipment; operate computers including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and AutoCAD; communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing; .

Must possess a valid Idaho Driver's License.

Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain license in four (4) years.

Incumbents of the position perform normally in an outdoor and / or indoor physical environment. Tasks require variety of physical activities involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, climbing numerous flights of stairs in restricted areas, reaching and lifting (50 lbs). Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common and complex eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Daily travel required in normal course of job performance. Regular exposure to changing weather conditions and hazards common to high voltage electrical system.

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