Gas Design Engineer

Closes: March 11, 2025
Starting Range: $65,410 to $144,406 per year, Full breakdown below
Full Range: $65,410 to $178,999 per year

Job Description
Carries out assignments related to Gas Engineering at full Mechanical or Civil Engineering level. Performs engineering which requires broad technical and company knowledge as well as originality and judgement in the technical analysis and independent evaluation, selection, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Designs new or modifies design of existing gas systems, including gas piping, pressure regulation and metering stations, odorizer facilities, and cathodic protection systems. Determines design parameters and calculates material needs, equipment sizes, and strength requirements. Makes other related engineering design calculations.

• Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program
• Effective and flexible communication skills
• Experience with Natural Gas assets is preferred but not required
• Ability to travel overnight and work at remote locations when needed

• 0-1 years engineering work experience preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year of engineering work experience required

• Minimum of two (2) years of engineering work experience required

• Minimum of four (4) years engineering work experience required

• Minimum of eight (8) years engineering work experience required
• Professional Engineering License
• 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

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

Entry Engineer: Hiring Range: $65,410 - $84,379, Full Range: $65,410 - 103,347

Assistant Engineer: Hiring Range: $74,611 - $96,621, Full Range: $74,611 - $118,631 

Associate Engineer: Hiring Range: $84,939 - $110,421, Full Range: $84,939 - $135,903 

Engineer: Hiring Range: $96,517 - $126,439, Full Range: $96,517 - $156,359

Senior Engineer: Hiring Range: $109,815 - $144,406, Full Range: $109,815 - $178,999

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".

Benefits
At 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. 

This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. 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.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. 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.

Salary : $65,410 - $144,406