Engineer - Generation
About The Position
Avista Corporation is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy and other energy-related businesses. This position carries out electrical engineering assignments that impact Avista’s Generation Facilities. The Engineer collaborates with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders such as operators to develop designs that support the safe operation and maintenance of Avista’s generation assets. Hybrid work options are available. The successful candidate must work at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters at least three days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional days determined by the manager. The role may require overnight travel and work at remote locations. Candidates may be considered at multiple engineering levels, based on their knowledge, skills, experience, training, and education.
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 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 be self-directed.
Nice To Haves
- For Entry Engineer: 0–1 years of engineering work experience 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 designs and 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.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match.
- Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions.
- Competitive paid time off, including holidays, personal days, and vacation.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health.
- Education and development support, including tuition assistance.
- Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact.
- Optional legal insurance and pet insurance, among other benefits; eligibility is subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
