Environmental Affairs Director - Full-time

Idaho Power Company is seeking an Environmental Affairs Director in Boise, ID, to lead environmental compliance and hydro licensing programs. This full-time role offers flexible schedules with up to 40% remote work. The Director will ensure alignment with corporate goals and regulatory requirements while advising executive leadership and representing the company in various engagements. Candidates should have extensive experience in environmental management and related education.
_If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_ Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) .
• *Application Deadline:**

11/25/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
• *# of Positions:

1
• *Job Type:

Regular
• *Job End Date:**
• *Exemption Status:

Exempt
• *Pay Range:

Depends on Experience (DOE)
• *Minimum Age Requirement:**
• *Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Environmental Affairs Director to join our Power Supply 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, 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 an* Environmental Affairs Director do for us?

The Environmental Affairs Director provides strategic leadership for the utility’s environmental and hydro licensing programs. This role oversees environmental compliance, resource management, and all FERC hydro licensing and relicensing efforts. The Director ensures alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives, while fostering a culture of compliance and environmental stewardship across the organization. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and represents the company in regulatory, legal, and stakeholder engagements.

Why consider Idaho Power as your next employer? Idaho Power offers an extensive portfolio, a competitive base salary, excellent benefits – including a defined pension plan and short and long-term incentives, stable employment, work-life balance, challenging work in a quickly evolving industry and the opportunity to live, work, and play in a city consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.
• A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE*
• *Knowledge of:

+ Extensive knowledge of FERC hydro licensing, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and National Environmental Policy Act
• *Skills in:**

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

+ Strong project management, negotiation, and public engagement skills
• *Ability to:

+ Analyze complex regulatory issues and develop strategic solutions
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
• *Education:

+ Bachelors degree in environmental science, engineering, natural resources, business, or related field
• *Preferred:**

+ Masters degree
• *Experience:

+ 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management or hydro licensing
• Preferred:**

+ Utility experience, including project management and regulatory compliance
• 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

Travel may be required.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally, he/she will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company's non-union status, its safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in his/her area of responsibility.

#IPC1
• *Competencies:

Authenticity, Business Savvy, Compelling Communication, Courage, Customer Focus, Establishing Strategic Direction, Safety Leadership

__________________________________
• *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 : jobs@idahopower.com
• *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.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: jobs@idahopower.com

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

P.O. Box 70

Boise, ID 83707

Important Information

Your Rights as an Applicant (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)

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• *_If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the_ Employee Portal (https://www.myworkday.com/idahopowercompany/d/task/12709$9.htmld) .
• *Application Deadline:**

11/25/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
• *# of Positions:**

1
• *Job Type:

Regular
• *Job End Date:
• *Exemption Status:**

Exempt
• *Pay Range:

Depends on Experience (DOE)
• *Minimum Age Requirement:
• *Job Description:**

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an Environmental Affairs Director to join our Power Supply 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, 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 an Environmental Affairs Director do for us?

The Environmental Affairs Director provides strategic leadership for the utility’s environmental and hydro licensing programs. This role oversees environmental compliance, resource management, and all FERC hydro licensing and relicensing efforts. The Director ensures alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives, while fostering a culture of compliance and environmental stewardship across the organization. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and represents the company in regulatory, legal, and stakeholder engagements.

Why consider Idaho Power as your next employer? Idaho Power offers an extensive portfolio, a competitive base salary, excellent benefits – including a defined pension plan and short and long-term incentives, stable employment, work-life balance, challenging work in a quickly evolving industry and the opportunity to live, work, and play in a city consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.
• A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE*
• *Knowledge of:

+ Extensive knowledge of FERC hydro licensing, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and National Environmental Policy Act
• *Skills in:**

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools

+ Strong project management, negotiation, and public engagement skills
• *Ability to:

+ Analyze complex regulatory issues and develop strategic solutions
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
• *Education:

+ Bachelors degree in environmental science, engineering, natural resources, business, or related field
• *Preferred:**

+ Masters degree
• *Experience:

+ 10 years of progressive experience in environmental management or hydro licensing
• Preferred:**

+ Utility experience, including project management and regulatory compliance
• 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

Travel may be required.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally, he/she will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Company's non-union status, its safety culture, event processes, and the accident records of employees in his/her area of responsibility.

#IPC1
• *Competencies:

Authenticity, Business Savvy, Compelling Communication, Courage, Customer Focus, Establishing Strategic Direction, Safety Leadership

__________________________________
• *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 : jobs@idahopower.com
• *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.**

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon.

Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West.

We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.

Contact Information

Phone: 208-388-2965

Email: jobs@idahopower.com

Fax: 208-388-6695

Idaho Power Company

Recruiting Office

P.O. Box 70

Boise, ID 83707

Important Information

Your Rights as an Applicant (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/your-rights-as-an-applicant/)

Careers FAQs

Return to Careers Home (https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/careers/)