Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Closes: August 11, 2026
Job Description
The Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity and Compliance team is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Gas Compliance Engineer to support Avista's mission of pipeline safety through strong data integrity, transparent documentation, and effective program oversight. This role will be responsible for the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP), lead all efforts around Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) records review and validation, serve as a subject matter expert for pressure test and related compliance records, and provide oversight of Gas Operations records retention. The position will also assist with audit preparation and support, patrolling data review and reporting, and participation in Gas Reportable on-call rotation responsibilities. In addition, this role will collaborate across Gas Operations and represent compliance perspectives on committees such as tools and materials, Gas Standards, the Gas Emergency Services Handbook (GESH), and industry groups including the American Gas Association (AGA) TIMP Committee, while also supporting others with gas valve location reviews, transmission project design, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) audit reviews as needed.
Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program
• Effective and flexible communication skills

Entry Engineer

• 0-1 years of engineering work experience preferred

Hiring Range: $68,027 to $87,754, ML 7
Assistant Engineer

• Minimum of one year of engineering work experience require

Hiring Range: $77,595 to $100,486, ML 8
Associate Engineer:

• Minimum of two years of engineering work experience required

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838, ML 9
Engineer:

• Minimum of four years engineering work experience required

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496, ML 10
Senior Engineer:

• 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

Hiring Range: $114,207 to $150,183, ML 11
Principal Engineer:

• Minimum of ten years engineering work experience required OR a Masters degree in Engineering (or related science/technical program) plus nine (9) years engineering work experience.
• Demonstrated mastery in skills illustrating their use of productivity, presentation, and analytical tools specific to his/her area of expertise
• Demonstrated significant and sustained history of technical leadership within engineering as evidenced by a combination of:
  
  • technical leadership on projects, programs, or initiatives
  • conducting technical training activities internally or externally
  • engagement with junior level engineers
  • presentations, technical paper reviews, or panel participation at technical conferences
  • membership and active participation in regional or national technical working groups or standards committees (e.g. NESC, IEEE, WEI, AGA, WECC, CEATI, NATF)
  • regulatory or expert witness testimony regarding a technical subject
  • continued demonstration of emotional intelligence, keeping the customer at the center, and being a life-long learner
• Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties

Hiring Range: $130,190 to $171,852, ML 12
Other combinations of experience, training, and education may be considered.
This position is temporary status. Throughout the duration of the role, an employee's employment and benefit status will be that of a temporary employee. This role may be filled on a regular basis without further competition at the conclusion of the assignment by the employee selected for the temporary status role.
To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee's various 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".
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At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That's why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
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 [Insert Full Range $min to $maximum]. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
This position is considered safety-sensitive under the Department of Transportation regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and may be subject to pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing as well as other testing and training requirements as mandated by federal law.
Avista's Commitment to Equal OpportunityAvista 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.
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