Electrical Engineer, Associate - Joint Use/Wood Pole Engineering

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Joint Use Wireline Engineering Team. You will evaluate projects, design work packages, and ensure NESC clearance requirements are met while aligning with City Light Standards.

The role reports to the Joint Use Wireline Supervisor and involves coordinating with consultants, field crews, and customers to deliver complex pole and infrastructure designs on time.

Qualifications

• Requires three years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preparation for professional electrical engineering work.
• Familiarity with NESC and SCL Standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and reviews work submitted by consultants and manufacturers to ensure minimum NESC clearances.
• Completes pole analyses and field/design make-ready work for NESC compliance.
• Creates detailed engineering drawings, maps, plans, and schematics for unit projects.
• Acts as a lead engineer and answers questions from teammates.
• Provides guidance to field crews and interactions with backhaul/fiber and wireless customers.

Skills

NESC knowledge

Pole surveying

SPIDA Calc/Studio

CADD

Electrical distribution design

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) certificate

Tools

SPIDA Calc/Studio

CADD

WAMS

IKE4

Job 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.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Joint Use Wireline Engineering Team. As City Light utility pole managers, we are responsible for evaluating projects and designing work packages to adhere to NESC clearance requirements, civil and pole infrastructure, secondary systems, and services that comply with City Light Construction, Material, and Design Standards. We are looking for an energetic and effective team member who is interested in making a positive impact on our customers.

This position will report to the Joint Use Wireline Supervisor at South Service Center.

Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Coordinates and reviews the work submitted by consultants and manufacturers on construction, fabrication, installation, and modifications of electrical systems to ensure minimum NESC clearances are achieved, and designs are completed in accordance with SCL Design/ Construction/Material Standards.
• Completes pole analyses, field & design make ready work to ensure NESC compliance & adherence to SCL construction guidelines.
• Ensures the completion of complex, detailed engineering drawings, designs, and preparation of maps, plans, revisions, and schematics related to work initiated by the unit.
• Acts in a lead engineer capacity to field questions from other engineers in the group.
• Works closely with supervisor to suggest, initiate, and complete special projects as needed where time allows.
• Provides instructions to field crews and answers questions about design issues.
• Communicates directly with both backhaul/fiber & wireless customers to address complications and provides advice over phone/email as well as on-site.
• Updates & provides progress reports to customers.

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 three years of professional electrical engineering experience and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides preparation to do professional electrical engineering work.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, high voltage energized equipment and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• 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.

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

• Experience managing projects related to electric utility distribution engineering design and construction.
• Well-developed coaching skills.
• Familiarity with pole surveying equipment and structural analysis software such as SpidaCalc/Studio.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution design and/or other related electrical service work
• Familiarity with NESC, CADD programs, WAMS, IKE4, and SCL Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and eagerness to learn and overcome new challenges.
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities and to work as a team member in a diverse work force.
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, work efficiently, effectively and independently.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, property descriptions, construction schedules, contracts and other construction documents.
• Possess a Fundamentals of Engineering (formerly EIT) certificate.

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.

The full salary range for this position is $62.32 to $72.73 per hour.

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,?veteran,?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.