[ES_JOBS_NET] Atmospheric Scientist, Idaho Power Company
Christine Wiedinmyer
christinew at ucar.edu
Wed Feb 11 10:23:37 MST 2026
https://idahopowercompany.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Boise-ID/Atmospheric-Scientist-or-Senior_R0004691
Atmospheric Scientist
Idaho Power Company
<https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Idaho-Power-Company?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewjob&tk=1jh6ric7mjqid802&fromjk=9e37b1431409d888>
3.2 out of 5 stars
Boise, ID
$107,993.60 - $156,644.80 a year - Full-time
Full job description
***If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the*
*Employee Portal*
*.*
Application Deadline:
03/01/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$107,993.60 - $156,644.80 Annual
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power Company (IPC) — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking
for an *Atmospheric Scientist or Senior* to join our Meteorology and
Atmospheric Science 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
reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. This position is based
at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location. Relocation assistance may also be
provided to the successful candidate.
The Atmospheric Scientist supports Idaho Power Company (IPC)’s weather
needs with limited guidance. The Atmospheric Scientist will lead moderately
complex assignments and projects while interacting with various departments
and weather users across Idaho Power.
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:
- Applied atmospheric sciences, meteorology, hydrology, and climatology
and how it pertains to a hydro-electric utility
- Short, medium, and long-term (temperature and precipitation)
forecasting
- Weather analysis and forecasting techniques
- Applied research methods and data management techniques to conduct
meteorological research and development
- Effects of orographics on wintertime weather systems and river system
hydrology
- Snowpack measurements and analysis used in temperature and
quantitative precipitation forecasting, climate, and climate change
- Renewable energy
Preferred:
- Mastery of theories and principals associated with theoretical and
applied atmospheric science and meteorology
- Applied research methods and data management techniques to conduct
challenging meteorological research and development efforts
- Experience with wildfire mitigation development and support
- Long-term (temperature and precipitation) forecasting
- Climatology
- Snow pack measurements
- Analysis used in temperature and quantitative precipitation
forecasting, climate and climate change
- Forecasting renewable energy including wind and solar
- Winter weather modification.
- Instrumentation, specialized sensors (including microwave radiometer,
rawinsonde, and radars) and their data
- Remote sensing
- High performance computing systems, technical knowledge of weather
models and management of large datasets
Skills in:
- Planning and organizing
- Time management
- Weather and hydrologic analysis and forecasting
- Effectively communicate weather information to non-meteorology
customers, as well as other meteorology staff and contract meteorologists
- Produce operational weather forecasts for wildfire mitigation,
renewable and load forecasts, water supply forecasts, and weather
modification operations
- Weather-related computer-programming languages such as Python, or
other data-science-focused programming languages
Ability to:
- Produce short (days) and long (months) term weather forecasts
including quantitative precipitation forecast and temperature to work with
both fixed and irregular time constraints
- Acquire and use atmospheric/meteorological data, synoptic and
mesoscale models, and products to conduct mesoscale meteorological analysis
and support specialized meteorological and hydrologic applications
- Work under general direction, with considerable latitude, to carry out
responsibilities
- Plan and conduct assignments to conduct research, develop new
techniques, produce operational forecasts for the business, operate and
make real-time decisions for a winter weather modification program
Preferred:
- Identify productive areas for research and development of
weather-based information products
- Exercise a high degree of originality and judgement to define complex
problems, act in a liaison capacity with other departments and/or external
stakeholders, design and implementation of new forecasting techniques to
include utilization of computer programming languages associated with
atmospheric sciences, and implementation of meteorological forecasts into
IPCs day to day operations
- Analyze and interpret large datasets from weather models and
observation networks
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Atmospheric Scientist:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, or a
related science
Preferred:
- Master's degree in atmospheric science or physics, meteorology, or a
related field
Experience:
- 3 years of experience in the atmospheric sciences or meteorology
related fields, in research, observing, forecasting or modeling
- *A Master of Science (or Ph.D.) in atmospheric science or physics,
meteorology, or a closely related science can be substituted for
1 year (3
years for Ph.D.) of experience*
Preferred:
- 3 years of experience in operational meteorology with 1 season of
meteorological and hydrologic integration, winter weather modification,
wildfire mitigation/science, or renewable energy research
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on
driving requirements for the position
Preferred:
- Have, or able to meet the requirements necessary for Certified
Operator defined by the Weather Modification Association
Senior Atmospheric Scientist:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, or a
related science
Preferred:
- Master's degree in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, or a
related field
Experience:
- 7 years of experience in the atmospheric sciences or meteorology
related fields, including experience in winter weather modification,
renewable energy research, wildfire mitigation/science, and/or
meteorological and hydrologic forecast integration
- *A Master of Science (or Ph.D.) in atmospheric science or physics,
meteorology, or a closely related science can be substituted for
1 year (3
years for Ph.D.) of experience*
Preferred:
- 10 years of experience in operational meteorology with 6 seasons of
meteorological and hydrologic integration
- Winter weather modification
- Wildfire mitigation/science
- Renewable energy research
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on
driving requirements for the position
Preferred:
- Currently have or be able to meet the requirements necessary for
Certified Operator defined by the Weather Modification Association
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has both office work and field work. The office work 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 field work consists of working at the equipment locations. Lifts no
greater than 10lbs are performed occasionally and occasional walking is
required in all weather conditions on sometimes rough, uneven ground as
well as the ability to occasionally climb stairs. Stooping, bending, and
standing is performed frequently while in the field. 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
Ability, willingness and flexibility to work long, irregular hours.
#IPC1
Competencies:
Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Continuous Learning,
Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Monitoring Information, Stress
Tolerance
__________________________________
*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 at idahopower.com <jobs at 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.
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