Electrical Engineering and Operations Manager - Light Department

Open: January 22, 2026. Closes: Open until filled; next review of applications August 10, 2026.

About the role

Directs, plans, organizes and designs the work of the engineering activities of the City Light Department in the construction, operation and maintenance of the electric transmission, distribution, and substation systems. Supervises engineering, substation, meter shop personnel, and consultants involved in the system planning, design, construction, substation operations, and metering for the Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and oversee construction, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission, distribution, and substation systems
• Supervise engineering, substation, and meter shop personnel
• Manage consultants involved in system planning, design, construction, substation operations, and metering
• Prepare specifications, project cost estimates, and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely-related field
• Extensive experience in planning, design, specification preparation, maintenance, project cost estimating, and scheduling (typically achieved after 10 years’ practice as a degreed engineer)
• Registered Professional Engineer (must hold a Washington State license or be seeking registration in Washington State)
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Pay

$10,652 - $13,086/month (2026 rates, Table 0, Range 25).

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Up to two weeks executive leave annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• City-paid $105,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choice of two employee-contributed deferred compensation plans