Idaho Falls Power - Generation Engineer

The City of Idaho Falls Power is currently hiring an Engineer in the generation division. This position will perform 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. 

• Perform a variety of duties related to planning, organizing, inspection, and coordinating the safe, effective and efficient operation of power plants, dams, and reservoirs. as required to ensure compliance with FERC licensing regulations and best utility practices.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, the general public, and regulatory agencies.   
• Provide engineering judgement to the Generation staff regarding the hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, cooling systems, and other mechanical systems associated with the Hydroelectric Projects. 
• Write and revise the annual Dam Safety Surveillance Monitoring Plans and Reports,
• Revise, as needed, the Owner’s Dam Safety Program, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and Supplemental Technical Information Document.
• Maintain records and analyze readings and measurements taken from dam safety instrumentation.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates of projects related to Idaho Falls Power’s Hydroelectric projects.
• Inform the Chief Dam Safety Engineer of conditions which potentially affect dam safety.
• Assist in conducting the EAP annual test and 5-year tabletop and functional exercises.
• Perform scoping, bidding, project management, and document retention for consulting engineers performing FERC required design, studies, reports, and dam safety inspections.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates of projects related to civil and mechanical engineering projects.
• Review and provide comment on mechanical and civil site designs of internal and consultant prepared projects.
• Prepare bidding documents and manage the bidding process.
• Perform project management of projects.
• Perform document retention related to projects.
• Provide Engineering oversight to other staff as needed on project design as needed.
• Provides budget items to the Chief Dam Safety Engineer.
• Perform other related duties.

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.

1. Education and Experience:

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;

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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; .

3. Special Qualifications:

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.

Salary : $89,834 - $144,545