Manager, T&D Projects - Temporary

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Application Deadline:

04/05/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job End Date:

05/26/2028

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$162,572.80 - $195,811.20 Annual

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Manager for T&D Projects to join our Planning, Engineering, and Construction 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 downtown Boise location. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does a Manager for T&D Projects do for us?

This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Idaho Power’s transmission and distribution (T&D) capital infrastructure portfolio, including projects driven by generator interconnection requests, large load customer requests, system reliability, safety, and growth needs. This role provides leadership and oversight for complex, multi-year capital projects and programs spanning transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, and communications infrastructure. The position is accountable for both project and portfolio level performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, and for ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments.
 

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:

• Team based philosophies
• Project scheduling
• Regulated utility business model
• General engineering, design, and construction principles related to the electric utility industry
• Project management practices

Skills in:

• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication
• Team facilitation

Ability to:

• Use good judgement in applying established guidelines to solving and resolving problems
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Develop alternatives and evaluate their probability of occurrence, cost, and potential for meeting stakeholder needs
• Facilitate, mentor, and coach teams
• Understand contracts
• Facilitate internal and external conflict resolution

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering, business, finance, or construction management

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Advanced engineering, business or related degree

Experience:

• 8 years of accumulated experience in engineering design, or large-scale project or portfolio management, ideally within utility or infrastructure industries
• 2 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience working with major contracting delivery models for large scale capital infrastructure projects
• Federal and local permitting requirements and processes

Preferred:

• 5 years of leadership experience

Licenses & Certifications:

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

Preferred:

• PMP or PgMP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position 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. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. 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
The successful candidate must demons