EPSE - Distribution Systems Engineering

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking two Electrical Power System Engineers with expertise in both overhead & underground distribution systems to join the North Distribution Systems Engineering Unit. In this role, you will work on large service projects, cable replacements, overhead and underground equipment replacements, distribution automation improvement efforts, system reliability improvements, system expansions or capacity improvements, as well as Capital Projects including the University of Washington, South Lake Union, Sound Transit, WSDOT 520, and other customer-driven projects. You will also provide technical training and mentorship for junior members of the team, including review of other engineers’ work, and proper approval and PE stamping. You will play a major role as an SME in the design engineering process, offering advance information to developers and customers prior to their detailed design. If you are bringing your PE certification from another state, you will have 12 months to obtain a Washington State PE via test or comity. These positions will be assigned to the North Service Center and will report to the Systems Engineering Supervisor.

Requirements

Requires six years of progressively responsible, difficult and highly complex or visible electrical power systems engineering experience
A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
Professional Engineer state licensure within the United States and up to 12 months after appointment to attain State of Washington registration

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electrical power engineering and experience in any of the following disciplines: Transmission, Planning, Substations or Distribution Engineering is highly desired
Experience in coordinating with construction crews and related project management skills
Knowledge of underground and overhead electrical design
Experience as a lead for engineering and technical employees
Familiarity with underground civil distribution engineering design and permitting
Computer skills such as AutoCAD, Word, materials request preparation, WAMS, Excel, Windows and/or Microsoft Project
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities and to work as a team member in a diverse workforce
Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, work efficiently, effectively and independently

Responsibilities

Performing the planning and design of the overhead and underground electrical system and large services for the Department’s residential, commercial, and industrial customers
Ensuring that the projects are prioritized and designed properly and promptly, and that appropriate design guidelines and sound engineering principles are utilized
Preparing and issuing cost estimates, customer construction drawings, customer requirement documents, service installation drawings and material requirements according to design guidelines
Performing project management on large, service and system related projects such as the University of Washington, South Lake Union, Sound Transit, WSDOT 520, and other customer-driven projects
Performing special projects as assigned by the supervisor or manager
Developing and training engineers and coaching non-engineers about electrical design and safety
Performing Plan Review of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and private Street Use contracts
Reviewing City of Seattle capital projects, Land Use, UMP, SIP, and MUP plan sets
Providing electrical engineering design support to other Seattle City Light units as well as other City of Seattle departments, suburban cities and outside agencies
Performing duties aligned with their regular roles to support emergency operations as part of the Emergency Response Program.