Rail Power Controller

Notice

NOTE:

This recruitment has been reposted to invite additional candidates. Applicants that applied prior to April 27, 2026, do not need to reapply. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly.

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for seven (7) full-time, career service Rail Power Controllers. These positions coordinate and facilitate deactivation requests for both routine and emergency maintenance of overhead catenary and electrical infrastructure. They play a critical role in managing load dispatching across AC and DC systems to ensure continuous, efficient service.

These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are overtime eligible. They work 8‑hour shifts, 5 days per week on‑site, covering 24/7/365. Shifts and days off are determined at the time an offer is extended. Seniority determines schedules. Employees may be required to work extended hours. 5‑8 shifts across three different shift patterns: RDO, FS or SM.

Either swing, day or night.

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.

• Submit an online King County application, updated with all detailed relevant work history going back ten (10) years (or more, if necessary).
• Complete all required supplemental questions.
• Upload a résumé.
• Upload a letter of interest (1–2 pages) describing what you are interested in the position, how you meet the required qualifications and how your experience has prepared you to take on the job duties, and how you have demonstrated your commitment to Metro's True North and Values.

• Monitor and control rail traction electrification systems and medium voltage substations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Act as point of contact for communication to the Rapid Response Teams.
• Evaluate, coordinate and approve overhead catenary de‑energization requests.
• Coordinate electrical crews in the energizing and de‑energizing of the overhead catenary system and substation equipment.
• Utilize the SCADA system to monitor power distribution loads and de‑energize/re‑energize AC/DC systems.
• Dispatch crews to power outages (REW, Facilities Power, and Fire Life Safety Teams).
• Record, compile and maintain operational data for overhead catenary and substation systems. Provide alarm review, notifications and documentation.
• Prepare and issue switching orders and clearances.
• Coordinate with power chiefs and crew personnel to provide them with information such as clearances, switching orders and design modifications of new and existing electrical equipment and systems.
• Maintain data sources and databases; create reports and summaries from asset and maintenance management information systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) or more years of experience working with high voltage.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with industrial electrical maintenance.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in rail transit operations or with rail systems (light rail, subway, commuter rail).
• Ability to become a certified power controller within a year.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, electricity, electronics, digital circuits and software used in modern electrical applications.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of operation and use of computers and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in modern electrical applications.
• Knowledge of safety principles and all applicable regulations, including the WAC, IEEE, NEC, NESC and ASME.

• Knowledge and experience with overhead catenary systems (OCS).
• Experience with traction power and medium voltage substations.
• Experience working in a Rail SCADA environment.

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record; if you possess an out‑of‑state driver's license, you must obtain a Washington state license within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety‑sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.

Skyler Jones, Senior Talent Advisor, skjones

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

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