Electrical Engineer - Generation

AVISTA CORPORATION • Spokane, WA • 8h ago

Closes: March 10, 2026

Job Description

Avista Corporation is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy as well as other energy related businesses. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our service territory covers 30,000 square miles in Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and parts of Southern and Eastern Oregon. At Avista, we are known for innovation, creativity, and integrity. Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is a foundational component of being united as a team in meeting our objectives. You will discover extraordinary opportunities to grow and achieve. At Avista, your future holds endless possibilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical engineering assignments that impact Avista's Generation Facilities. As an Electrical Engineer, you will collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders such as operators to develop designs that allow for safe operation and maintenance of Avista's generation assets.

Responsibilities

Design improvements to generating electricity.

Specify, evaluate and purchase electrical equipment such as 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/review electrical studies including load calculations, short circuit analysis, low voltage protection & coordination, and arc flash analysis.

Manages engineering projects and issues of increasing complexity, size, and number of projects.

Develops creative solutions and builds business case 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 those looking to enter engineering profession.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in 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

Associate Engineer:

Minimum of two years of engineering work experience required

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838

Engineer:

Minimum of four years engineering work experience required

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496

Senior Engineer:

Minimum of six years engineering work experience required

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

Specialty technical proficiency, project leadership, and ability to be self-directed

Hiring Range: $114,207 to $150,183

Other combinations of experience, training, and education may be considered.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spo

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