Closes: December 1, 2024
Starting Range: $92,805 to $138,852
Full Range: $92,805 to $155,483

Job Description
Responsible for the design and implementation of gas and electric metering data collection systems, including the coordination of all digital and analog metering signals from origination to dissemination and reporting.  Operates and supports data translation applications and services on all automated and telemetry metering collection systems. Administers and maintains customer and energy account data.  Initiates and processes energy consumption reports for billing purposes. 

Responsibilities Manages Avista’s legacy metering systems; TWACS, Fixed Network, and MV90. Monitors read rates of Avista’s legacy metering systems. Troubleshoots issues with Avista’s legacy metering systems to ensure system stability and performance. Monitors failure rates of equipment on Avista’s legacy metering systems and initiates adequate purchasing of replacement equipment to ensure system stability and performance. Research and test alternative equipment to replace obsoleted metering equipment. Collaborates with equipment manufactures to resolve metering issues and/or system performance issues. Collaborates with various departments to ensure that issues with Avista’s legacy metering systems are resolved appropriately. Provide training and support for Meter Technicians as needed/requested. Manage Meter Programming applications/software, i.e. MeterMate, PC Pro, etc. Manage and create meter specific programs. Provide technical support for Metering test equipment (WECO, Warm-up Boards, FC300, Austin Sentry 950, Power Density Meter). Provides support for the transition of Avista’s legacy metering systems to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. Provides the same level of support for Avista’s AMI system as described above for Avista’s legacy metering systems. Other responsibilities as needed.   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in ABET accredited Engineering Program in Electrical Engineering.  Effective and flexible communication skills. Engineer: Minimum of four (4) years engineering work experience required. Sr. Engineer: Professional Engineering License. Minimum of eight (8) years engineering work experience required. Demonstrated skills illustrating their use of productivity, presentation, and analytical tools specific to his/her area of expertise. Demonstrated technical leadership within engineering. Demonstrated positive and effective working relationships with internal and external parties. Advanced knowledge, skills, technical proficiency and abilities as demonstrated by a professional engineering license. Specialty technical proficiency, project leadership, and ability to be self-directed.  Preferred Qualifications Experience with data management: (collection, central processing, storage & retrieval, report generation, archival, etc.). Experience with communication circuits and data telemetry. Good understanding of microelectronics. Networking experience and understanding of the networking OSI model. Understanding of Manufacturing Processes (related to Metering equipment) and FCC limits and applicants. Understanding of Electronics manufacturing practices (Manufacturing Assembly, Circuit Board Design, Surface Mount Technology and Through Hole Wave Soldering, In Circuit Test, Functional Test/Bench Test, HALT test, HASS test, Burn In Test, Electronics Debugging). Familiarity with RF propagation and dispersion. Exposure to test equipment such as DVM, Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer, Power Meter. Practical experience with the Quality Management Systems model, ISO 9001. Experience with electronics design, prototype builds, circuit troubleshooting, and embedded code troubleshooting. General knowledge of meter forms and applications. Knowledge of NET/Production metering for CO-Gen sites.

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, 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 https://avistabenefits.com/.

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 and Affirmative Action
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. 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.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. 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 humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.