EPSE - Joint Use & Wood Pole Design

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

23d

About The Position

Seattle City Light is hiring two licensed Professional Electrical Engineers as lead engineers for its Joint Use and Wood Pole Design teams. These newly created positions perform the most complex designs for pole replacements, Joint Use projects, and Service & System-related projects and activities. The engineers provide technical training and mentoring to junior engineers and review engineering work for approval and PE stamping. Engineers bringing a PE license from another U.S. state have up to 12 months after appointment to obtain Washington State registration through examination or comity. Seattle City Light is a department of the City of Seattle and a municipally owned utility. It works to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound electricity and is recognized for leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The position reports to the Joint Use/Wood Pole Design Engineering Manager. Employees are assigned an emergency-response role, usually aligned with their regular duties, and must participate in supporting emergency operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Six years of progressively responsible, difficult, and highly complex electrical engineering experience in the power industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preparing the candidate for professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems.
Professional Engineer licensure in a U.S. state; candidates licensed outside Washington must obtain Washington State registration within 12 months after appointment.
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an electric utility, particularly in overhead distribution design or Joint Use engineering.
Familiarity with pole surveying equipment and structural analysis software such as SpidaCalc/Studio.
Experience with current pole engineering practices and standards.
Experience in pole design, Joint Use attachments, or both.
Familiarity with CADD, NESC, SCL Standards, and IKE4.
Experience leading engineering and technical employees, using leadership, coaching, mentoring, listening, and interpersonal skills.
Experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations, including RCW, WAC, NESC, and NEC.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations and interact with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities and work as a team member in a diverse workforce.
Willingness to learn and accept responsibility, comply with safety rules and regulations, and work efficiently, effectively, and independently.

Responsibilities

Support the engineering efforts of Joint Use Engineering and the Wood Pole Design Team.
Use PE credentials to endorse work package designs before construction, approximately 315 per year.
Train assigned engineers in current or future technology and work practices to ensure conformance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and Seattle City Light (SCL) Standards.
Review, redline, and approve engineering work products submitted by consultants or other outside agents, as needed.
Train and mentor City Light engineers and consultants in IKE4, SpidaCalc/Studio, CADD, SCL Standards, NESC, and other engineering applications and tools.
Complete the most complex engineering assignments and pole line layouts.
Review other engineers’ work for proper approval and PE stamping.
Participate in the Emergency Response Program and support emergency operations.