Hybrid Electrical Engineering Supervisor — Capital

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

PERS retirement options

457(b) plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a high‑performing team responsible for state-of-good-repair, trolley systems, bus electrification, passenger facilities, and ZE initiatives. You will guide engineers, review designs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

The role supports a 100% zero-emissions fleet strategy and requires strong collaboration with multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Washington State licensure within six months of hire if licensed elsewhere.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience for building or transportation structures.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and develop the workgroup to align with Metro's vision and meet Capital Division needs.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team of engineers.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers on electrical engineering principles and best practices.
• Demonstrate strong communication and inclusive leadership with cross‑department collaboration.
• Manage resources, including workforce planning, consultant support, recruitment, and contracting.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Drive governance, workflows, and project delivery improvements across Metro Transit and King County.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

PE license

Supervisory experience

AutoCAD

Excel

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SKM Power Tools

AGI-32

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

King County Metro Transit is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a high‑performing team responsible for state-of-good-repair, trolley systems, bus electrification, passenger facilities, and ZE initiatives. You will guide engineers, review designs, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

The role supports a 100% zero-emissions fleet strategy and requires strong collaboration with multiple divisions.