Seattle City Light

Senior Engineer/Dam Safety

Washington, United States

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.

This position is a Senior Engineer/Dam Safety in the Engineering and Technology Operations division. The position will support the Owner’s Dam Safety Program to ensure safety of the City of Seattle’s hydroelectric projects (Boundary, Cedar Falls, Newhalem, Skagit, and South Fork Tolt) and other related structures and facilities. This position will report to the Chief Dam Safety Engineer. The primary reporting work location for this position may be either the Seattle Municipal Tower, or one of the City Light’s hydroelectric facilities.

Engineers in the Dam Safety team lead a diverse range of engineering tasks and thus a broad range of skills/abilities are regularly required. Projects assigned to the Dam Safety team vary in size and type, and often are highly visible within the utility. The position will lead, plan and coordinate work with internal stakeholders (other engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, structural), project delivery, environmental affairs, relicensing, and operations) and external stakeholders (consultants/contractors, emergency management agencies, and regulators).

Dam Safety engineers have a unique opportunity to enjoy travelling to Seattle City Light’s hydroelectric facilities located in beautiful and picturesque areas in Washington such as North Cascades National Park, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, and Colville National Forests. This position will report to the Chief Dam Safety Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

This position is responsible to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a team to accomplish the following general tasks:

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Apply a broad range of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to dam engineering in the evaluation of hydroelectric facility operations and maintenance.

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Provide technical engineering support related to dam and appurtenant structures;

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Plan, coordinate, lead, perform civil/structural inspections of dams and appurtenances by maintaining broad engineering knowledge, in the areas of hydrology and hydraulics, geology and geotechnics, structural and mechanical, and prepare condition assessment reports.

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Prepare and review a variety of technical and non-technical documents, correspondence and official documents;

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Plan, coordinate, oversee, and manage variety of projects ranging from engineering studies, field investigations to design and construction related to dams and appurtenant structures. Cooperate with other agencies, consultants, departments, divisions, involved in or affected by project(s). This could include but is not limited to developing and/or reviewing contracts, scope of work, cost estimate, schedule, reports, drawings, specifications;

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Perform data review/analysis, and support data collection, instrumentation installation, calibration, troubleshooting, O&M;

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Support activities related to the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) including review and update of EAP documents, plan exercises, work with internal and external stakeholders

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Establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with hydroelectric facility staff, engineering staff, contractors/consultant, Federal, State, and emergency management authorities through phone calls, meetings, and written communications.

Qualifications Required 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:

Requires five years professional civil engineering experience and a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; (or a combinations of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

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 entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.

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May be required to lift over 50 pounds.

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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 work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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Overnight travel may be required.

License, Certification And Other Requirements

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Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.

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

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

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Advanced degree or extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, structural engineering, hydraulic & hydrology, mechanical engineering, or other related engineering/technical disciplines.

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Five years or more of professional engineering experience in the dam industry or ten years or more of relevant engineering experience.

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Field experience in inspection of dams, appurtenant structures, construction work, and working with dam safety instrumentations and data.

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Educational background and/or experience in the analysis of concrete/earthfill dams, slopes, appurtenant structures, mechanical components.

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Experience with the components of the ODSP, and FERC dam safety requirements such as Part 12D inspections, Level 2 Risk Analysis (L2RA), Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA), Standard Technical Information Document (STID), Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans and Reports (DSSMR/DSSMP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP)

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Experience in preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, design documents, drawings, specifications, and reports and providing construction support services.

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Experience in working with field crews and operations staff engaged in a variety of construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair activities and projects, troubleshooting and problem solving.

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Excellent people and communication skills, both written and verbal, relationship building skills and successful experience in mentoring and developing staff.

Additional Information

Location:

The primary reporting work location could be in Seattle, WA or one of the City Light’s hydroelectric facilities. There is currently s some remote flexibility under the current Mayoral mandate that all Seattle City Light employees are required to work in office a minimum of five days per pay period (every two weeks). The expectations for this specific position will be determined by the Department level authority and may require more days in a City Light office or service center. The Mayoral mandate is subject to change at any time.

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

The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $72.38 to hourly rate $84.28.

Application Process It is preferred that you 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.

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: www.seattle.gov/city-light.

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