Gas Compliance Engineer, Temporary (up to 12 months)

About the role

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

Qualifications

Entry Engineer: 0-1 years of engineering work experience preferred

Assistant Engineer: Minimum of one year of engineering work experience required

Associate Engineer: Minimum of two years of engineering work experience required

Engineer: Minimum of four years engineering work experience required

Senior Engineer: Minimum of six years engineering work experience required

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.

Skills

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

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Hiring Range:

• Entry Engineer: $68,027 to $87,754, ML 7
• Assistant Engineer: $77,595 to $100,486, ML 8
• Associate Engineer: $88,336 to $114,838, ML 9
• Engineer: $100,378 to $131,496, ML 10
• Senior Engineer: $114,207 to $150,183, ML 11
• Principal Engineer: $130,190 to $171,852, ML 12

Schedule

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.