Electrical Engineering Supervisor — Transit Capital (Hybrid)

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PERS retirement and 457(b) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter benefits and ORCA pass

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a high-performing team within the Capital Division, driving major programs like zero-emissions infrastructure and trolley systems. You will guide engineers, manage projects, and ensure strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, safety, and governance across multi-year capital efforts, including bus electrification and facility upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; Washington licensure within six months if licensed elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and develop the workgroup to align with Metro's vision and Capital Division needs.
• Mentor engineers, set expectations, provide feedback, and support professional growth.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and ensure adherence to electrical engineering principles.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a high-performing team within the Capital Division, driving major programs like zero-emissions infrastructure and trolley systems. You will guide engineers, manage projects, and ensure strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, safety, and governance across multi-year capital efforts, including bus electrification and facility upgrades.