Seattle City Light

Electrical Engineering Specialist, Associate

Seattle, WA

full_time

About This Job

Position Description

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.

The Engineering & Technology Operations Division has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Electrical Engineering Specialist in Technical Resources. The Technical Resources Unit is responsible for collecting, preparing, updating and maintaining all drawings of hydroelectric projects and high voltage substations to ensure drawings used by the City are accurate and timely to avoid project delays and work hazards.

This position will be the primary CAD Drafter for multi-disciplinary CIP and O&M projects. They will create preliminary and final construction plans related to electrical systems for power plants, substation and/or distribution. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in Electrical Engineering drafting, Autodesk platform skills and electronic document management experience. This position will report to the Technical Resources Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Here Is More About What You’ll Be Doing

The services provided by the Technical Resource Unit include, but are not limited to, design drawings, post-construction record drawings, document management and technological initiatives. Design drawings are created in conjunction with the project Engineers and graphically represent the proposed improvement. Preparation of preliminary and final plans, schematics, wire diagrams and drawings of the electrical features. Post-construction record drawings are created from field records of modifications made during construction. All work is done in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical and other design drafting applications. The successful candidate in this position would predominantly support Engineers in design and drafting, performing well-defined design work, document management and post-construction record drawings.

Traveling to remote sites to collect as-built information, survey and to update existing drawings will be required.

Qualifications Required Qualifications: Skills 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:

Requires two years’ electrical engineering experience, and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or two years of college level instruction in electrical engineering (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

License, Certification And Other Requirements

Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.

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Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, high voltage energized equipment and work in or near construction sites.

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May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.

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May be required to lift over 50 pounds.

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Overnight travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

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A minimum of five years' experience using AutoCAD, and creating electrical drawings in an Engineering production drafting environment.

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Experience creating construction documents and plan sets utilizing CAD.

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Experience working in an environment where AutoCAD drafting standards were established and followed.

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Experience with document management systems.

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Strong commitment to teamwork.

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Strong communication skills, attention to detail, with strong problem solving and analytical skills.

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Must be able to work effectively with other technical professionals.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $51.74 to $60.23 per hour.

Application Process Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application

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A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement

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A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Who May Apply : This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

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