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# System Protection & Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Avista Corporation
- **Location:** Spokane Valley, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $68,027 - $87,754
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Planning and Design, Engineering Base
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us171b8d110ed30943c259cdac903c0718/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Program
 * Effective and flexible communication skills
 * Power System knowledge or emphasis in a degree and/or ability to utilize engineering application software desired

Entry Engineer:

 * 0-1 years engineering work experience preferred

## Description

Join Avista as a Protection & Integration Engineer and help strengthen the systems that keep our electric grid safe, reliable, and connected. You'll design protection and substation integration solutions, support critical infrastructure compliance, and collaborate across the organization on distribution, transmission, substation, and generation projects.
Responsibilities

 * Design the application of detailed protection schemes and integration systems for the electrical distribution, transmission, substation, and generating stations.
 * Specify integration equipment and related protective equipment for the electric system.
 * Develop, perform and evaluate network infrastructures to integrate protective devices in substations and remote locations.
 * Design detailed substation integration schemes and specify substation equipment necessary for the remote control, status indication and data collection of substation equipment.
 * Evaluate System Planning studies for large generator interconnections and help ensure Avista's integration standards are followed.
 * Represent the System Protection department as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards by; actively monitoring and developing procedures for compliance; reviewing NERC compliance requirements and developing or updating processes and activities; gathering and coordinating documentation of evidence of compliance.
 * Performs other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve with business needs., We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.
In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $68,027 to $162,614. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .
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 . 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.
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