Job Information
AVISTA CORPORATION Transmission Operations Engineer in SPOKANE, Washington
Closes: March 31, 2025 Starting Range: $96,517 to $144,406 Full Range: $96,517 to $178,999
Job Description Provides operational, technical, and analytical support for the System Operations group, specifically the System Operators, on items such as transmission system status and performance, industry operating policies and criteria, and daily and future operation of the Company's electric transmission facilities. Engineering support also includes performing seasonal and daily operational planning studies as required; coordinating, developing, implementing and maintaining system operating procedures; recommending, analyzing, and supporting system capital projects; and developing practices and procedures that support the Company's overall compliance with applicable mandatory reliability standards. Participates in regional operating committees, task forces, and work groups as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program
- Effective and flexible communication skills
Engineer:
- Minimum of four (4) years engineering work experience required
Senior Engineer:
- Minimum of eight (8) years engineering work experience required
- Professional Engineering License
- Demonstrated skills illustrating use of productivity, presentation, and analytical tools specific to area of expertise
- Demonstrated technical leadership within engineering
- Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties
*Other combinations of experience, training, and education may be considered. *
Engineer: Hiring Range: $96,517 - $126,439, Full Range: $96,517 - $156,359 Senior Engineer: Hiring Range: $109,815 - $144,406, Full Range: $109,815 - $178,999Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.
*To Apply *We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".
*Benefits *At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}.
*Pre-employment screening requirements * Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, backg