Technical Writer

Closes:

September 10, 2025

Job Description

This position will be responsible for creating professional, technical, and analytical documentation to support business unit or enterprise-wide Company projects and programs. Duties include documenting business needs, understanding current-state environments, and supporting initiatives across departments. Incumbent will prepare clear, concise, and professional materials with input from various business units within the utility (engineering, operations, project management, and business support functions) for use with external agencies and internal partners. This requires distilling complex technical and business concepts into easily translatable content, including technical reports, business case documents, regulatory testimony and filings, and other planning documents.

Responsibilities

- Researches, writes, and edits state regulatory reports, direct testimony, business case documents, and manages data requests for internal and external stakeholders.

- Stays up-to-date on energy and renewable markets, trends, regulatory agencies, and relevant legislation. Participates in company advisory groups and provides regulatory information to internal stakeholders in a timely manner to support management decision making.

- Collaborates with engineers, product and program managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand documentation requirements.

- Creates and maintains documentation templates and standards ensuring all documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and adheres to company style guidelines.

- Edits technical reports, for grammatical accuracy, consistent voice, organization, and formatting.

- Combines, translates, and organizes complex information into material for communication to broad audiences; identifies meaningful patterns, categories, trends, and insights; and can distill the information into content that is accessible and useful, tailored to the applicable audience.

- Provides excellent customer service by developing and maintaining relationships at all levels of the organization and responding to requests for information timely and accurately.

- Ensures compliance with certain monthly, quarterly, or annual filing/reporting requirements.

- Researches, writes, and prepares program plans and requests for proposals.

- Leads projects or project phases within a broader initiative, is accountable for ongoing program activities or objectives; communicates project updates to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or related field

- 5+ years of relevant experience in writing or related field (sample work may be requested) - 3+ years of relevant experience in a utility, energy, or regulatory field

- Technical Writing Certification(s) Preferred

- Knowledge of subject area fields such as regulatory agencies, compliance, and utility functions

- Advanced organizational skills to effectively plan, manage, and execute on multiple priorities with deadlines

- Advanced analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written) to comprehend, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

- Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and influence a variety of stakeholders

- Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation, including technical reports, user manuals, product specifications, and process guides. Ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable content for various audiences

- Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data

Hiring Range: $84,939 to $110,421

Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered. 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 multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Total Rewards

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 and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions

- Generous 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

- Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

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 $84,939 to $135,903. 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.

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 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.