Electrical Engineering Manager - Hydroelectric Power & Compliance

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Generation Operations & Engineering electrical engineering unit and oversee the professional staff, budgets, and project delivery for multiple hydro projects serving Seattle and surrounding communities.

You will ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards, manage capital and operations budgets, and mentor engineers while promoting diversity and continuous improvement in a large, multi-site utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Substantial management and leadership experience in utility management, operations, engineering or related area of responsibility; at least 5 years with 3 as a manager in a large diverse organization.
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in WA or ability to obtain registration within 12 months; WA driver's license or equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership direction to engineers and staff overseeing electric power systems for hydro facilities.
• Oversee CIP budget (~$55M) and O&M budget (~$2.2M).
• Lead compliance with NERC/WECC standards and CIP cybersecurity requirements.
• Coordinate with public and private utilities and agencies.
• Develop and execute long-term plans for facilities upgrades and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Budget management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (WA) or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Document management systems

Job description

Seattle City Light seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Generation Operations & Engineering electrical engineering unit and oversee the professional staff, budgets, and project delivery for multiple hydro projects serving Seattle and surrounding communities.

You will ensure compliance with NERC/WECC standards, manage capital and operations budgets, and mentor engineers while promoting diversity and continuous improvement in a large, multi-site utility environment.