Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Wood Pole Design

Position Description

Seattle City Light is seeking a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer to join our Joint Use and Wood Pole design teams as a lead engineer. In this role, you will prepare the most complex designs for a variety of pole replacement designs and Joint Use projects. You will also provide technical training and mentoring for the junior members of the Joint Use and Wood Pole Design teams, including review of the other engineers’ work, proper approval and PE stamping of over 300 work orders produced annually. You may also supplement the review of consultant work products. This position will report to the Joint Use & Pole Design Manager.

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Job Responsibilities

Here Is More About What You’ll Be Doing

• Supports the engineering efforts of Joint Use Engineering and the Wood Pole Design Team
• Uses PE credentials to endorse work package designs prior to construction
• Trains assigned engineers in current or future technology to comply with work practices and procedures, ensuring conformance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and SCL Standards
• Reviews, redlines, and approves engineering work products submitted by consultants or other outside agents
• Trains and mentors SCL engineers and consultants in the use of IKE4, SpidaCalc/Studio, CADD, SCL Standards, NESC and other engineering applications and tools
• Completes the most complex engineering assignments and pole line layouts
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience: Total of 6 years of progressively responsible, difficult and highly complex electrical engineering experience in the Power Industry (or other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.

License, Certification And Other Requirements

Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Professional Engineer state licensure within the United States and up to 12 months after appointment to attain State of Washington registration.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution design and/or other related electrical service work
• Experience working at an electric utility with specific experience with overhead distribution design or Joint Use engineering
• Experience with current pole engineering practices and standards
• Knowledge of and experience with CADD, NESC, SCL Standards, IKE4, and SpidaCalc/Studio
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, property descriptions, construction schedules, contracts, and other construction documents
• Experience coaching/mentoring other employees
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and independently
  
  

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $65.82 - $77.26 hourly.

Application Process

Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  

Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.