Transmission Line Design Engineer (Multiple Positions)

Closes: March 31, 2025
Starting Range: $65,410 to $126,439 (Full position breakdown below)
Full Range: $65,410 to $156,359

Job Description
Designs new or modifies design of existing electrical transmission lines. Determines line design parameters and identifies alternative line routes. Investigates, identifies, and recommends acquisition of rights-of-way for transmission lines. Initiates request for and supports permitting processes required. Calculates structure requirements and conductor sag-tension parameters. Specifies equipment, materials, and assemblies required. Provides physical and electrical designs for construction. Responsible for all specifications and drawings used for construction. Provides field engineering support while construction is in progress.

• Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program
• Effective and flexible communication skills
• Understanding of Project Management Principles preferred
• Ability to utilize and manipulate GIS and digital terrain models preferred
• Experience using PLS-CADD Software and foundation design software preferred

• 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

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

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".

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. 

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 - $126,439