EPSE - Joint Use & Wood Pole Design

About the role

Seattle City Light is seeking two licensed Professional Electrical Engineers to join our Joint Use and Wood Pole design teams as lead engineers. These are newly created positions for performing the most complex designs for a variety of pole replacements, Joint Use projects, and Service & System related projects and activities. In this role, you will provide technical training and mentoring for junior engineers on the Joint Use and Wood Pole Design teams.

You will review other engineers’ work for proper approval and PE stamping. If you’re bringing your PE from another US state, you will have 12 months to obtain your Washington State PE via test or comity.

These positions will report to the Joint Use/Wood Pole Design Engineering 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.

Here is more about what you’ll be doing

• Support the engineering efforts of Joint Use Engineering and the Wood Pole Design Team

• Use PE credentials to endorse work package designs prior to construction (approximately 315 annually)
• Train 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
• May review, redline, and approve engineering work products submitted by consultants or other outside agents
• Train and mentor City Light engineers and consultants in the use of IKE4, SpidaCalc/Studio, CADD, SCL Standards, NESC and other engineering applications and tools
• Complete the most complex engineering assignments and pole line layouts

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:

• Experience working at an electric utility, with specific experience with overhead distribution design or Joint Use engineering
• Familiarity with pole surveying equipment and structural analysis software such as SpidaCalc/Studio
• Experience with current pole engineering practices and standards
• Experience in pole design, joint use attachments or both
• Familiarity with CADD, NESC, SCL Standards, and IKE4
• Experience as a lead for engineering and technical employees, employing good leadership, coaching, mentoring, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations, including RCW, WAC, NESC and NEC
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations, and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities and to work as a team member in a diverse workforce
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, work efficiently, effectively, and independently

Additional information

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.

Emergency Response Commitment

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

Pay and benefits

The full salary range for this position is $79.13 to $92.88 per hour.

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. 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. 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.

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