Joint Use/Wood Pole Design Engineering Manager

Position Description

Seattle City Light is offering the opportunity for you to play an integral role in our Engineering and Technology Operations team, and a chance to work with a utility that has been very progressive in the paradigm shift to conservation, safety and environmental stewardship in the electric power industry.

The Manager of Joint Use and Wood Pole Design (JU/WPD) Engineering will provide management and leadership direction for a workforce of approximately 24 licensed and non-licensed professional engineers, as well as technical support employees, in our North and South Service Centers. This position reports to the Director of Engineering & Technology Operations (ETO).

In this role, you will lead the JU/WPD Engineering teams and have fiscal responsibility for approximately $3.5M in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and $56M in Capital Improvement Program budget (CIP). You will be responsible for the design and oversight (including consultant designers) for all Joint Use make ready and corrective work, and Wood Pole Design pole replacements that will serve our communication customers and pole infrastructure upgrades in Seattle and surrounding suburban areas. The engineers in these teams also provide work orders and directions to internal crews and contractors who construct Seattle City Light's systems and services. In this position, you will shape and enforce policy regarding the joint use of poles by communication companies and other end users. You will also be responsible for maintaining electrical safety pertaining to pole replacements and structural capacity limits and standards as it relates to SCL standards, national safety requirements such as NESC, and State requirements such as WAC.

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 Responsibilities

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Qualifications

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: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Experience: Management and leadership experience in utility management, operations, engineering or related areas of responsibility, typically gained through eight or more years of progressively responsible assignments, including a minimum of five years as a manager or supervisor in a large, complex multicultural and diverse organization.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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

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 $120,999.60 to $187,105.68 annually ($57.95 – 89.61 hourly).

Application Process

Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 14.17 and 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.