Senior Manager, Network Distribution Electrical System Engineering (Exec 2)

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.

Seattle City Light’s Engineering and Technology Operations Division (ETO) is seeking an experienced leader to be our next Network Distribution and Electrical Systems Engineering Senior Manager (Exec 2). In this position, you will provide management and leadership direction for the Network Distribution Engineering, Transmission Engineering, and Electrical Service Engineering teams, and serve as a key member of the management team at Seattle City Light. You will be accountable for performance of the following teams: Electrical Service Engineering, Network Engineering, and Transmission Engineering. You will directly manage four engineering supervisors and an indirect staff of 23 engineers. This position will report to the ETO Director.

Job Responsibilities

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:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related power engineering field.

Substantial 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. A minimum of five years as a manager or supervisor in a large, complex multi-cultural and diverse organization managing technical personnel relating to design, development, and implementation of utility engineering work practices.

The chosen candidate must have in-depth knowledge of Electrical, Transmission and Distribution systems within the electric utility industry, as well as knowledge of federal and state regulations related to electric utility, construction and safety standards.

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

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Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $131,804.28to $222,413.76 annually.

Incomplete applications may 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.