Gas System Planning Engineer
Gas System Planning Engineer
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$ 84939 - 135903
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Job Description
Closes: July 6 2025
Starting Range: $65410 to $144406 ML 7-11
Full Range: $65410 to $178999 (Full position breakdown below)
Posting Type: Internal/External
Contacts: Hiring Manager Johnathon Gross X4591 & Recruiter Alexia Saad X7664
Avistas System Planning team is seeking qualified candidates to fill an engineer position. The position will focus on planning tasks related to the natural gas system. The System Planning group performs multi-year assessments interconnection studies participates in regional and national forums and provides support to engineering project management resource planning operations law contract and other internal departments.
The job requires the ability to communicate clearly and apply interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams. Technical writing skills and presentations will be used to communicate project requirements alternatives and recommendations. System Planning Engineers are expected to perform at a high level of technical engineering which requires advanced engineering and company knowledge. Ability to apply originality and judgment in the technical analysis and independent evaluation selection and modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria is necessary.
- Determine the most economical natural gas pipeline distribution additions that are technically feasible and consistent with long-range plans state and federal regulations and corporate guidelines
- Construct and manage computer models for planning and design of gas facilities to ensure the integrity of all natural gas distribution systems and maximize service reliability to existing and future customers
- Manage Cold Weather Action Plan and prepare contingency plans for Gas Operations to mitigate cold weather impacts to service areas
- Member Participant and accountable for Distribution Planning section of the Companys Natural Gas Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filed with each states Public Utility Commission
- Develop and present the health of the Companys natural gas distribution system to internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate existing natural gas distribution systems and interstate supply locations for all service areas and make recommendations for strategic reinforcements and expansions
- Present capital project updates and business case justifications to internal committees and applicable regulatory entities
- Collaborate with Finance Department to identify value-added growth projects and determine conditions for feasibility
- Forecast regional gas requirements to assist Gas Supply Department for making long-term supply purchases and risk portfolio considerations
- Conduct and review large load and injection natural gas interconnection studies
- Consider asset management principles and plans non-pipe alternatives operational impacts and system reliability in project analyses
- Support facility permitting processes and any other processes required to determine the best natural gas pipe route-plan alternative
- Interface and coordinate with both internal and external customers of Avista
- Fulfill requirements of applicable standards
- Utilize technology including automated tools and software applications including natural gas system modeling programs
- Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations
- Bachelor of Science from ABET accredited Engineering Program
- Effective and flexible communication skills
- 0-1 years engineering work experience required
- Minimum of one year of engineering work experience required
- Minimum of two years of engineering work experience required
- Minimum of four years engineering work experience required
- Minimum of six years engineering work experience required
- 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
- Specialty technical proficiency project leadership and ability to be self-directed
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering with specialization in fluid dynamics
- Four years of experience in the area of utility natural gas planning
- Experience in gas engineering and/or compliance
- Experience performing hydraulic studies and using hydraulic software such as DNV Synergi Gas or similar program
- Experience using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data and process information
- Three years of technical writing experience related to system planning (example work may be requested)
- Experience evaluating system performance and developing solutions using traditional and new non-traditional technologies
- Familiarity with rules and regulations set forth by the WA ID and OR Utility Commissions
- Professional Engineer License
- Knowledge of Avistas natural gas system
Other combinations of experience training and education may be considered.
Entry Engineer: Hiring Range: $65410 - $84379 Full Range: $65410 - $103347
Assistant Engineer: Hiring Range: $74611 - $96621 Full Range: $74611 - $118631
Associate Engineer: Hiring Range: $84939 - $110421 Full Range: $84939 - $135903
Engineer: Hiring Range: $96517 - $126439 Full Range: $96517 - $156359
Senior Engineer: Hiring Range: $109815 - $144406 Full Range: $109815 - $178999
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 employees 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 screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avistas 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 if you would like assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
