Industrial Electrical Technician: Pump Stations & SCADA

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities, part of the City of Seattle, seeks a Pump Station Electrical Technician to operate and maintain electrical equipment across SPU facilities, including water pumps, storage, wastewater lift stations, and telemetry/SCADA systems.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical systems, collaborating with other technicians, and ensuring safety per NFPA 70E for work around high-voltage equipment and complex utility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Two years journey level commercial, industrial or utility electrical experience.
• Washington driver’s license required.
• WA Journey Level Electrical License desired or required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and install electrical systems ranging from 12-volt DC to 4160-volt AC.
• Maintain records, procure materials, enter daily time and perform other computer-related tasks.
• Provide input to update wiring diagrams, schematic, prints and as-builts.
• Follow established NFPA 70E and other safety rules.

Skills

Journeyman-level electrical experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of 4160-volt systems

Motor controls

Ladder logic knowledge

NFPA 70E safety awareness

Team collaboration

First Aid

Education

Washington State Journeyman Electrical License

Completion of an approved apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities, part of the City of Seattle, seeks a Pump Station Electrical Technician to operate and maintain electrical equipment across SPU facilities, including water pumps, storage, wastewater lift stations, and telemetry/SCADA systems.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical systems, collaborating with other technicians, and ensuring safety per NFPA 70E for work around high-voltage equipment and complex utility infrastructure.