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AVISTA CORPORATION Entry Engineer - Engineering Development Program in SPOKANE, Washington
Closes: January 20, 2025 Starting Range: $62,895 to $81,133 Full 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".
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, t
