Engineer - Generation

Avista Corporation•Spokane, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Avista Corporation is an energy company involved in producing, transmitting, and distributing energy and other energy-related businesses. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, its service territory covers 30,000 square miles in Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and parts of Southern and Eastern Oregon. The company describes its culture as innovative, creative, and grounded in integrity, with opportunities for employees to grow and achieve. The Engineer - Generation carries out electrical engineering assignments that affect Avista’s Generation Facilities. The role collaborates with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders such as operators to develop designs that support the safe operation and maintenance of generation assets. The position may be filled at multiple engineering levels, from Entry Engineer through Senior Engineer, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This role has hybrid work options. The successful candidate must work at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters at least three days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional office days determined by the manager. Overnight travel and work at remote locations may be required when needed. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Effective and flexible communication skills.
Experience with thermal, hydro, and generation assets.
Ability to travel overnight and work at remote locations when needed.
For Entry Engineer: 0–1 years of engineering work experience preferred.
For Assistant Engineer: minimum of one year of engineering work experience.
For Associate Engineer: minimum of two years of engineering work experience.
For Engineer: minimum of four years of engineering work experience.
For Senior Engineer: minimum of six years of engineering work experience.
For Senior Engineer: demonstrated skills using productivity, presentation, and analytical tools specific to the area of expertise.
For Senior Engineer: demonstrated technical leadership within engineering.
For Senior Engineer: demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
For Senior Engineer: specialty technical proficiency, project leadership, and ability to work in a self-directed manner.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level engineering work experience of 0–1 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design improvements to generating electricity.
Specify, evaluate, and purchase electrical equipment, including AC and DC panelboards, switchgear, motor control centers, batteries, chargers, UPS systems, generators, unit auxiliaries, transformers, breakers, busbar, cabling, and balance-of-plant systems.
Lead, create, modify, and review generation station design drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, physical layouts, and construction details.
Provide field engineering and commissioning support during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Track and update electrical equipment, load lists, and panel schedules.
Perform or review electrical studies, including load calculations, short-circuit analysis, low-voltage protection and coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
Manage engineering projects and issues of increasing complexity, size, and number.
Develop creative solutions and build business cases to implement those solutions.
Respond to technical data requests from utility commissions or other agencies.
Engage in internal or community support activities, including community volunteerism, engagement with utility industry groups, or participation in internal Avista resource groups, initiatives, or councils.
Mentor other engineers and/or people looking to enter the engineering profession.