Capital Projects Coordinator - Engineering & Technology Operations

Seattle City Light; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, seeks a Capital Projects Coordinator to lead development review for capital projects and coordinate across departments to ensure timely, well-documented deliverables. You will manage records and support permitting activities, guiding projects from early planning through construction.

The role emphasizes customer service, cross-department collaboration, and adherence to utility standards with a strong foundation in engineering,

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years project or construction management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee development plan reviews for Seattle City Light capital projects, City-funded efforts, franchise city work, and private development.
• Facilitate internal and external review processes, ensuring alignment with utility requirements, permitting standards, and community expectations.
• Maintain and manage project records, reports, development review files, and other official documentation.
• Support preliminary assessment activities, including early-stage plan review and customer meetings to clarify construction and utility requirements.
• Guide capital improvement projects of moderate scope through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Coordinate design reviews, environmental reviews, permit and right-of-way acquisition, and contract negotiation and administration.
• Apply engineering, architectural, construction, and project management knowledge to schedule work, solve problems, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with City departments, consultants, contractors, agencies, and the public to share information and coordinate project activities.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Business Administration/Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Description

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.

Seattle City Light's Engineering and Technology Operations Division is currently seeking a Capital Projects Coordinator to work in our Development Review Team. The Development Review Team manages multidisciplinary evaluations of interdepartmental and municipal project submittals, including preliminary assessments and conceptual plans, to verify compliance with SCL requirements. Project Coordinators provide paramount customer service by identifying and engaging appropriate internal subject-matter experts, consolidating review comments, and overseeing milestone tracking to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Staff also facilitate interdepartmental coordination meetings as necessary and provide support for high-visibility, publicly or politically sensitive projects. Our objective is to deliver consistent, thorough, and well-coordinated responses to both internal and external stakeholders. This work is performed with a high degree of independence and requires solid knowledge of engineering and architectural principles, construction practices, estimating, permitting, and project management.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive coordination and oversight of capital project development for both public and private initiatives. You will work across Seattle City Light, other City departments, outside agencies, and community partners providing critical customer service to review development plans, support permitting activities, and ensure that capital and development projects align with utility standards and City requirements. You will also help guide projects from early planning through construction by facilitating communication, resolving issues, and maintaining forward momentum. In addition, you will manage critical project records and controls, ensuring all documentation is accurate, organized, and readily accessible.

This position reports to the Capital Projects Coordinator, Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Here Is More About What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate and oversee development plan reviews for Seattle City Light capital projects, City-funded efforts, franchise city work, and private development.
• Facilitate internal and external review processes, ensuring alignment with utility requirements, permitting standards, and community expectations.
• Maintain and manage project records, reports, development review files, and other official documentation.
• Support preliminary assessment activities, including early-stage plan review and customer meetings to clarify construction and utility requirements.
• Guide capital improvement projects of moderate scope through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Coordinate design reviews, environmental reviews, permit and right-of-way acquisition, and contract negotiation and administration.
• Apply engineering, architectural, construction, and project management knowledge to schedule work, solve problems, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with City departments, consultants, contractors, agencies, and the public to share information and coordinate project activities.

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:

Requires a minimum of three years project or construction management or related experience and a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous construction sites.

License, Certification And Other Requirements

Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience managing projects in the public sector
• Experience working on environmentally sensitive projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, including the skilled crafts, contractors, consultants, customers and regulatory agency personnel
• Experience in applying and understanding federal/state regulatory processes and procedures including environmental regulations
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven ability to successfully move several projects forward at the same time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience with Microsoft Project
• Proven ability to understand, promote and implement construction safety rules and a safety-first ethic on every project

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.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $55.96 to $65.41 per hour.

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.

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