Closes: Open until filled
Starting Range: $92,805 to $138,852
Full Range: $92,805 to $155,483 (Full position breakdown listed below)

To carry out at a full Electrical Engineering level engineering assignments related to Protective Relaying and Integration Systems. To perform engineering work in the above areas which requires specific 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.

Responsibilities
Designs the application of detailed protection schemes and integration systems for the electrical distribution, transmission, substation, and generating stations. Specifies protective relays and certain other related protective equipment for the electric system. Develops, performs, and evaluates system fault studies in order to determine coordination and setting of protective devices. Designs detailed Substation Integration schemes and specifies substation equipment necessary for the remote control, status indication and data viewing of substation equipment.

Provides compliance, technical, operational, and analytical support for the Protection & Relaying department on items such as NERC CIP & PRC compliance and protective relay operation analysis. Engineering support also includes fault studies as required; relay coordination; developing, implementing and maintaining compliance procedures; recommends, analyzes, and supports system capital projects for corrective action plans; and develops 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.

Supports the development of strategies and internal control documentation for Protection & Relaying department coordination with inter-utility and intra-utility customers to remain compliant with the Federal Utility Requirements and NERC Standards on an on-going basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program.
• Minimum of four (4) years engineering work experience required.
• Effective and flexible communication skills.
• Common Tool Technical Proficiency.
• Works with minimal direction.

• Minimum of eight (8) years engineering work experience required.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Demonstrated skills illustrating their use of productivity, presentation, and analytical tools specific to his/her area of expertise.
• Demonstrated technical leadership within engineering.
• Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Advanced knowledge, skills, technical proficiency and abilities as demonstrated by a professional engineering license.
• Specialty technical proficiency, project leadership, ability to be self-directed.

• Prefer candidate with at least five years of experience in Systems Protection within the utility/energy industry. 
• Power System knowledge or emphasis in a degree and/or ability to utilize engineering application software desired.
• NERC CIP and PRC standards knowledge is desired.
• Experience with SEL relays and protection schemes.
• Computer programming experience in languages such as SQL, Python, and VBA.
• Familiar with database development and database structuring.
• Advanced technical writing abilities.

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

Engineer, Starting Range: $92,805 - 121,576, Full Range: $92,805 - $135,961
Senior Engineer, Starting Range: $105,591 - $138,852, Full Range: $105,591 - $155,483

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.

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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 requirements
Employment 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.

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