EPSE - Joint Use & Wood Pole Design
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Seattle City Light is seeking two licensed Professional Electrical Engineers to join our Joint Use and Wood Pole design teams as lead engineers. These are newly created positions for performing the most complex designs for a variety of pole replacements, Joint Use projects, and Service & System related projects and activities. In this role, you will provide technical training and mentoring for junior engineers on the Joint Use and Wood Pole Design teams.
You will review other engineers' work for proper approval and PE stamping. If you're bringing your PE from another US state, you will have 12 months to obtain your Washington State PE via test or comity.
These positions will report to the Joint Use/Wood Pole Design Engineering Manager.
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Job ResponsibilitiesHere is more about what you'll be doing:
- Support the engineering efforts of Joint Use Engineering and the Wood Pole Design Team
Use PE credentials to endorse work package designs prior to construction (approximately 315 annually)
Train assigned engineers in current or future technology to comply with work practices and procedures, ensuring conformance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and SCL Standards
May review, redline, and approve engineering work products submitted by consultants or other outside agents
Train and mentor City Light engineers and consultants in the use of IKE4, Spida Calc/Studio, CADD, SCL Standards, NESC and other engineering applications and tools
Complete the most complex engineering assignments and pole line layouts
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: Total of 6 years of progressively responsible, difficult and highly complex electrical engineering experience in the Power Industry (or other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems).
Work Environment/Physical DemandsMay be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.
License, Certification and Other RequirementsCurrent 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.
Desired Qualifications -- Experience working at an electric utility, with specific experience with overhead distribution design or Joint Use engineering
- Familiarity with pole surveying equipment and structural analysis software such as Spida Calc/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 as a lead for engineering and technical employees, employing good 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 with the ability to create and deliver presentations, and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle shifting and…
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