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Position Description Seattle City Light is filling a role in Distribution Planning. This opportunity is for professionally licensed electrical engineers from any state. If you bring your PE from another state, you will have a year to obtain your Washington State PE by exam or committee review.
In this position you will provide direction to the Utility on regional distribution planning, interconnection, and operational issues. You will also support Seattle City Light as a high‑performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and customer service. This position reports to the Distribution Planning Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Develop solutions to meet distribution capacity, safety, and reliability needs
Perform distribution system modeling using CYME software, and run load flow and short‑circuit analysis
Forecast and analyze the distribution system load at the system, substation, and feeder levels
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and load interconnection studies
Review and make recommendations on utility‑wide and industry‑wide distribution planning and design issues and strategies
Develop planning, operation, and protection studies for the City Light distribution system for internal/external customers
Coordinate with suburban cities on distribution system plans. Perform distribution reliability analysis and investigate system losses and power quality issues
Evaluate innovative system design solutions to deploy more reliable and cost‑effective equipment within our service territory
Represent Seattle City Light and coordinate with EPRI and customers for distribution planning related issues. Prepare and review applicable regional, state, and city orders, rules, regulation, codes, and standards to meet compliance
Assist or lead development of spatial load forecast to identify areas of the system with higher load growth
Provide technical advice and serve as technical expert to the department on City Light’s electrical power system
Create procedures, guidelines, and remedial action for SCL’s distribution system plan
Review equipment specifications and contract agreements
Perform project/program management functions
Qualifications Requires six years of progressively responsible, difficult and highly complex or visible electrical power systems engineering experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other combinations of education and/or experience preparing for professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems.
Work Environment / Physical Demands May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.
License, Certification, and Other Requirements Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Professional Engineer state licensure within the United States and up to 12 months after appointment to attain State of Washington registration.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with electric industry organizations
Utility distribution planning experience and experience with managing projects related to electric utility distribution engineering design and construction
Familiarity with distribution design on overhead and underground system, NESC and State regulations
Ability to prepare distribution planning related assessments and DER/load interconnection studies
Familiarity with industry standard planning study software such as LoadSEER, CYME, CYMCAP and ASPEN
Language knowledge in Python and SQL
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to write clear, understandable, and professional letters, memos and reports
Ability to give presentations to professional staff, management and government agencies, good verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt to shifting and multiple priorities
Ability to work as a team member in a diverse workforce
Knowledge of SCL infrastructure, construction specification and work practices
Application Process Please submit the following with your online application:
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
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience
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.
EEO Statement 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 individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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EPSE, Distribution Planning
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Seattle City Light
Position Description Seattle City Light is filling a role in Distribution Planning. This opportunity is for professionally licensed electrical engineers from any state. If you bring your PE from another state, you will have a year to obtain your Washington State PE by exam or committee review.
In this position you will provide direction to the Utility on regional distribution planning, interconnection, and operational issues. You will also support Seattle City Light as a high‑performing organization by contributing to excellent organizational performance and customer service. This position reports to the Distribution Planning Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Develop solutions to meet distribution capacity, safety, and reliability needs
Perform distribution system modeling using CYME software, and run load flow and short‑circuit analysis
Forecast and analyze the distribution system load at the system, substation, and feeder levels
Perform technical reviews and interconnection studies for DER and load interconnection studies
Review and make recommendations on utility‑wide and industry‑wide distribution planning and design issues and strategies
Develop planning, operation, and protection studies for the City Light distribution system for internal/external customers
Coordinate with suburban cities on distribution system plans. Perform distribution reliability analysis and investigate system losses and power quality issues
Evaluate innovative system design solutions to deploy more reliable and cost‑effective equipment within our service territory
Represent Seattle City Light and coordinate with EPRI and customers for distribution planning related issues. Prepare and review applicable regional, state, and city orders, rules, regulation, codes, and standards to meet compliance
Assist or lead development of spatial load forecast to identify areas of the system with higher load growth
Provide technical advice and serve as technical expert to the department on City Light’s electrical power system
Create procedures, guidelines, and remedial action for SCL’s distribution system plan
Review equipment specifications and contract agreements
Perform project/program management functions
Qualifications Requires six years of progressively responsible, difficult and highly complex or visible electrical power systems engineering experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other combinations of education and/or experience preparing for professional electrical engineering work on major electrical power systems.
Work Environment / Physical Demands May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.
License, Certification, and Other Requirements Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Professional Engineer state licensure within the United States and up to 12 months after appointment to attain State of Washington registration.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with electric industry organizations
Utility distribution planning experience and experience with managing projects related to electric utility distribution engineering design and construction
Familiarity with distribution design on overhead and underground system, NESC and State regulations
Ability to prepare distribution planning related assessments and DER/load interconnection studies
Familiarity with industry standard planning study software such as LoadSEER, CYME, CYMCAP and ASPEN
Language knowledge in Python and SQL
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to write clear, understandable, and professional letters, memos and reports
Ability to give presentations to professional staff, management and government agencies, good verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt to shifting and multiple priorities
Ability to work as a team member in a diverse workforce
Knowledge of SCL infrastructure, construction specification and work practices
Application Process Please submit the following with your online application:
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
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience
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.
EEO Statement 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 individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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