About the role#
Join Idaho Power as a Construction Project Manager Intern for the Summer 2027 program. You will help bring electric utility infrastructure projects to life while gaining hands-on experience in both office and field settings. This role involves working alongside project managers, construction managers, and engineers to support projects from initial planning through final completion.
What you'll do#
- Support projects through the full lifecycle from planning to construction and completion.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies.
- Participate in site visits and field work, including walking over uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.
- Analyze project information and manage tasks to meet deadlines.
- Learn from project managers and organizational leaders.
- Prepare written and oral project updates.
- Document meetings and track basic schedules and budgets.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university program in construction management, project management, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Junior, non-graduating senior, or advanced degree student status.
- Knowledge of project management, construction, and engineering principles.
- Familiarity with electric utility facilities, design, construction processes, estimating, and risk.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Ability to read and understand drawings, schedules, estimates, and contracts.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to work safely in office and construction environments while following safety procedures.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Work environment: Mix of office work and field visits. May require occasional travel and physical activity such as walking on uneven surfaces or climbing stairs at power generation facilities.
About Idaho Power
Idaho Power operates as an energy utility based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1916, the company serves customers across a 24,000-square-mile territory in Idaho and Oregon. It manages 17 hydroelectric projects as part of its energy portfolio. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and aims to reach 100% clean energy by 2045.
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