Capital Projects Lead, Engineering & Tech 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

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,