Station Structural Technician

Requirements

• 5 or more years of work experience in an electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction field, including at least 2 years of journey-level experience in substation maintenance or construction
• OR
• Completion of a Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Substation program
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position
• Valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or the ability to obtain one prior to hire
• Valid Class A CDL or the ability to obtain prior to hire
• Must obtain tanker (N) endorsement and complete an Idaho Power Road Test within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR card within 90 days
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Benefits

Additional Information

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal . Application Deadline: 07/06/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 1 Job Type: Regular Job End Date: Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $50.02 - 60.25 Hourly Minimum Age Requirement: Job Description: Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for a Station Structural Technician to join our Substation Construction crew. 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 provide our customers with safe, reliable, affordable energy they depend on. What does a Station Structural Technician do for us? They perform construction and maintenance work on overhead and underground distribution, transmission lines/bus, and apparatus within substations. They also install substation and power plant ground grids, foundations, structures, breakers, transformers, bus, high and low-voltage cables, and other apparatus. 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: OSHA regulations, chemical safety, and electrical safety related work practices Rigging and fall protection Bucket truck and man lift rescue Utility system practices and field operation practices Substation and power plant construction, safety procedures, and maintenance techniques Safe operation of hand and power tools used in construction Structural and mechanical drawings (i.e. elevations, plans, sections, details) Heavy equipment operation (i.e. bucket truck, boom truck, backhoe, line bed, skid steer, and man lift) Power transformers, load tap changers, potential and current transformers, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear, circuit switchers, disconnect and air brake switches, synchronous condensers, and series and shunt capacitors Proper use of transit, surveying practices, regular trigonometry utilization, and laying out station foundation baselines and elevations Forming, pouring and finishing of concrete Steel and aluminum welding Cutting torch Safe grounding practices and mitigation of induced voltage Specific control systems, schemes and equipment utilized in distribution and transmission voltage level systems Stations and power plant equipment installation adhering to internal Stations Engineering & Design and Stations Construction Specifications Computer use and basic software Skills in: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and good verbal and written communication Problem identification and troubleshooting Operating test equipment Occasionally perform apparatus switching Organization and time management Ability to: Read and understand station drawings Properly correct and document changes to station drawings Establish and maintain effective working relationships Work in a team environment, as well as independently and be self-motivated and flexible Work with a high degree of accountability Meet established project deadlines Apply established guidelines and use good judgment and initiative in resolving work problems Work increasingly independently as evaluated by the Journeyman and/or Leader MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma or GED AND Vocational degree in a mechanical maintenance, electronics or construction discipline OR Completion of a related formal apprenticeship training program recognized by the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship OR An equivalent combination of education, work experience, or military training

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