Transmission Contracts Specialist
About the role
In order to carry out the company's strategic initiatives, this position formulates, negotiates, drafts and implements wheeling, use-of-facility, transmission services, generation or load interconnection, and other transmission system transactions and agreements which minimize cost and maximize value to the company's customers. This position ensures compliance with FERC transmission regulations and provides input to negotiating policy, business options and arrangements, legislation, governmental regulation, and industry positions that may impact future opportunities available to the company. This position would support a broad range of transmission and interconnection activities associated with evolving system and customer requirements and may represent the company in negotiations, conferences, meetings, and regulatory proceedings.
Requirements
Transmission Contracts Specialist I:
- Requires advanced specialized knowledge and technical background as represented by a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in the utility or energy business which may include contract preparation, inter-utility and interconnection transactions, electric utility operations, federal electric regulatory compliance, and statistics
- Effective & flexible communication and technical writing skills
- Proficient analytical skills
Transmission Contracts Specialist II includes the above requirements in addition to:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in the utility or energy business which may include contract preparation, inter-utility and interconnection transactions, electric utility operations, federal electric regulatory compliance, and statistics
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and outside the organization
- Advanced technical writing abilities, effective negotiation skills, and advanced analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with very minimal guidance
Sr. Transmission Contracts Specialist includes the above requirements in addition to:
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in the utility or energy business including contract preparation, inter-utility and interconnection transactions, electric utility operations, federal electric regulatory compliance, and statistics
- Excellent technical writing abilities
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment and independently with wide latitude for unreviewed action
- Recognized expert and high contributor
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Innovative approaches to problems encountered, taking into account elements such as financial, operational, regulatory, strategic and political considerations
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Pay
- Transmission Contracts Specialist I hiring range: $100,378 to $131,496
- Transmission Contracts Specialist II hiring range: $114,207 to $150,183
- Sr. Transmission Contracts Specialist hiring range: $130,190 to $171,852
- Full salary range for this position: $100,378 to $213,513
Schedule
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 additional day(s) determined by the manager.
Benefits
Avista offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career, including:
- 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/.