Assistant Electrical Engineer

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

23h•$49 - $53•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a results-oriented individual to join SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering Branch (ETSD) within the Electrical Engineering Team. This entry-level position will provide electrical engineering support for projects and programs that deliver new capital projects and offer engineering support across SPU's diverse lines of business, including Water, Drainage and Wastewater (DWW), and Solid Waste. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility committed to fostering healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with the community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. SPU delivers high-quality, vital services across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage, and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. Additionally, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers. SPU is committed to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles, actively working to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. They value diverse life experiences and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering; or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides preparation to do professional electrical engineering work.
Driver’s license or equivalent mobility.
Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our core values on Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Humor, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and Accountability.
Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD.
At least 3 years electrical and I&C design or integration experience for municipal water/wastewater systems.
Working knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems, Programmable Logic controllers, and Remote Terminal Units.
Experience with motor controls, including variable frequency drives, pump and valve operation.
Experience with industrial control networks and communications protocols like Modbus.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards and regulations.
Experience with process instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, and flow measurement, and familiarity with geotechnical instrumentation equipment such as piezometers and vibrating wire transducers.
Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing.
Project management experience.
Ability to work in a team environment to meet schedule deadlines and budget targets.
Attention to detail with good communication skills.
Excellent organizational and documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

Support detailed electrical design work for facility projects including pumping stations, reservoirs, treatment plants, maintenance shops, and solid waste transfer stations.
Support the electrical engineer of record on multidisciplinary design teams for complex projects.
Support the selection, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems as part of a multidisciplinary team on major infrastructure projects.
Supports the technical expert in one or more specialized areas of electrical engineering.
Supports highly complex detailed design work for the installation of electrical equipment in SPU facilities.
Supports the project engineer/coordinator on technically sophisticated projects involving the selection, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Supports the planning, design, and implementation of challenging overhead and underground electrical and communications systems, including restoration and relocation work.
Supports the review of plans, specifications, and contract documents, coordinate with electrical contractors, public agencies, and utility crews during construction.
Supports the selection, procurement, installation, testing, acceptance, operation, and maintenance of power, lighting, communications, and control systems.
Helps to review and design modifications to existing facilities with electrical and SCADA systems.
Conduct power system analyses, including arc flash studies, for both new and existing facilities.
Assists in engineering oversight to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and operational standards.
Grow and learn electrical engineering utility work.
Provide technical support for I&C aspects during design, construction, testing, acceptance, operation and maintenance of SPU capital projects, such as water and wastewater pump stations, reservoirs, valve stations, and CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) Improvements projects.
Provide support for the planning and execution of electrical and instrumentation work on various utility assets, including water and wastewater pump stations, and SCADA monitoring sites to ensure the work is done safely, efficiently, on time, and on budget.
Assist in the preparation and review of preliminary project and labor estimates, schedules, material requirements, specifications, cutover instructions, user manuals, and preventive maintenance instructions.
Create and maintain standards, procedures and records for SPU instrumentation and electrical projects.