Engineering & Permitting Support Specialist

WVSPS; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is seeking a detail-oriented specialist to manage work orders, ROW permits, customer applications, and related reporting. This role supports permitting, inspections, and compliance in a dynamic utility environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder coordination, and ability to learn new software systems while maintaining high-quality documentation in a field-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of high school mathematics including trigonometry.
• Valid Washington driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Issue and maintain work orders.
• Process and manage Right Of Way (ROW) permit applications across multiple jurisdictions.
• Intake, process, and manage engineering as-builts.
• Generate billing reports for Accounting and ensure accurate invoice assignment.
• Issue Joint Use permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Produce internal and external reports and metrics.
• Conduct site visits to support permitting and inspections.

Skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Team collaboration

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Learning new software

Job description

Seattle City Light is seeking a detail-oriented specialist to manage work orders, ROW permits, customer applications, and related reporting. This role supports permitting, inspections, and compliance in a dynamic utility environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder coordination, and ability to learn new software systems while maintaining high-quality documentation in a field-focused setting.