Description

Closes: January 20, 2025Starting Range: $62,895 to $81,133Full Range: $62,895 to $90,253

Job Description

In this role, you will join the Engineering Development Program (EDP). You will be responsible for carrying out entry-level Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering assignments. As an Engineer in the EDP, you will have an opportunity to rotate every six months among various engineering teams such as the Innovation Lab, System Planning, Protection, Substation, Transmission, Generation, Distribution, SCADA, Meter Automation, Gas, Operations and Efficiency Engineering. The EDP program is a two-year program.

You will collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and stakeholders. To perform engineering work in the above areas which requires broad technical and company knowledge as well as originality and judgment in the technical analysis and independent evaluation, selection and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

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.

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.

Requirements

• ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or its equivalent in technical training with an EIT certificate

• Preference will be given to applicants with internships/work experience with utilities

• Effective and flexible communication skills

• 0-1 years engineering work experience preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive wages and generous benefits

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for advancement Development and training opportunities

• Flexible work options

• Industry stability and innovative company culture

• Community volunteer opportunities

Hybrid 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".

BenefitsAt 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/.

Pre-employment screening requirementsEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)