Senior Data Engineer

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal .

Application Deadline:

10/30/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$130,062.40 - $156,644.80 Annual

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Information Technology 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, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Senior Data Engineer do for us?

They design, develop, and support complex enterprise data solutions that enable trusted analytics, operational decision-making, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. Leads technical delivery for assigned projects, builds scalable pipelines, integration frameworks, data products, analytical datasets, and semantic models, and partners with business and technology stakeholders to translate processes into secure, reliable, reusable, governed information assets. Provides technical guidance while contributing to architecture decisions, platform modernization, and engineering improvements.

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:

Enterprise data architecture, integration patterns, and modern cloud data platform design

ETL/ELT and data-processing technologies

Medallion, Lakehouse, and Warehouse architecture patterns

Relational and distributed data systems

Dimensional modeling and semantic model design

Data governance, metadata, lineage, quality, and stewardship

Software development lifecycle practices including Agile, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD

Preferred:

Utility industry processes and data domains

Skills in:

Advanced SQL and Python development, including query and workload performance optimization

Designing enterprise data pipelines, integration frameworks, analytical datasets, semantic models, and reusable data products

Root cause analysis and resolution of complex data, performance, and production issues

Azure DevOps, Git, automated testing, deployment automation, and CI/CD

Translating complex requirements into technical designs and recommendations

Technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and mentoring

Preferred:

Hands-on use of Microsoft Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, or comparable enterprise data and analytics technologies

Ability to:

Lead technical delivery of complex enterprise data solutions within assigned projects

Translate business processes into scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions

Apply architecture patterns and engineering standards while contributing to design and architecture decisions

Evaluate alternatives, resolve complex issues, and identify improvements

Communicate complex concepts and build alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Mentor peers and guide project-level technical execution

Manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

Apply knowledge of utility processes and data domains to complex enterprise data solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, or a related field

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

5 years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, data architecture, database development, or a related discipline

Preferred:

Experience with utility industry processes or data domains

• 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.

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Competencies:

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaborating, Communication, Customer Focus, Planning and Organizing, Work Standards

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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?

Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone : 208-388-2965 or Email : [email protected]

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.