Rail Power Controller

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit Rail Division seeks five full-time Rail Power Controller positions in Seattle. The roles coordinate deactivation requests for overhead and electrical infrastructure and monitor power distribution via SCADA to keep service reliable and safe.

Responsibilities include identifying irregularities, resolving real-time issues, and supporting incident response. Roles are on-site with 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, covering 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Shift schedule includes 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, on-site, covering 24/7/365.
• Open to qualified applicants for seven full-time Rail Power Controller positions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate deactivation requests for overhead catenary and electrical infrastructure.
• Monitor the power distribution network with SCADA systems and identify system irregularities.
• Respond to and resolve emergent operational and maintenance issues in real time.
• Support response efforts during critical incidents to maintain system stability and safety.

Job description

Summary

NOTE: This recruitment has been reposted with revised qualifications and to invite additional candidates. New applicants will be reviewed weekly.

King County Metro Transit’s Rail Division

King County Metro’s Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for five (5) full-time, career service Rail Power Controllers. These positions will coordinate and facilitate deactivation requests for both routine and emergency maintenance of overhead catenary and electrical infrastructure. They’ll will play a critical role in managing load dispatching across AC and DC systems to ensure continuous, efficient service.

The Rail Power Controllers are responsible for monitoring the power distribution network using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, identifying and responding to system irregularities, and resolving emergent operational and maintenance issues in real time. In addition, they will support response efforts during critical incidents and help to maintain system stability and safety.

About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Are you an out of state applicant considering a career opportunity in Washington State? Explore career opportunities with King County Metro Rail and learn more about living and working in the Puget Sound region here.

Work Schedule

These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. These positions will work 8 hour shifts 5 day per week on-site covering 24/7 365. Shifts and days off will be determined at the time an offer is extended. Seniority will be a determining factor in schedules. Employees may be required to work extended hours. 5-8s across three different shift RDO FS or SM. Either Swing/Day/Nights.

Work Locations

Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134, or any additional locations that may open in the future.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and will be used to fill seven (7) full-time career service, Rail Power Controller positions. This recruitment may also be used to establish a list or pool of qualified candidates for any future openings in the same classification. Placement onto an eligibility list/pool is not a guarantee of placement into a future position. The pool/list may be