Grid Protection & Substation Integration Engineer

Avista Corporation; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Avista Corporation is seeking a System Protection & Integration Engineer to help safeguard and connect the electric grid. You will design protection schemes and substation integration solutions, support compliance programs, and collaborate on distribution, transmission, substation, and generation projects.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and knowledge of power systems. Hybrid work is available; Spokane, WA HQ required 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems is required.
• Strong communication and flexible collaboration across teams.
• Familiarity with protection schemes and substation integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design protection schemes and integration systems for distribution, transmission, substation, and generation.
• Specify protection and related equipment for electric systems.
• Develop and evaluate network infrastructures to integrate protective devices.
• Design substation integration schemes and remote control/data collection equipment.
• Evaluate system studies for large generator interconnections and ensure CIP standards compliance.
• Act as SME for CIP and coordinate evidence of compliance activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Avista Corporation is seeking a System Protection & Integration Engineer to help safeguard and connect the electric grid. You will design protection schemes and substation integration solutions, support compliance programs, and collaborate on distribution, transmission, substation, and generation projects.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and knowledge of power systems. Hybrid work is available; Spokane, WA HQ required 3 days/week.