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.  

City Light’s Electrification and Strategic Technology Division oversees the Utility’s efforts related to transportation and building electrification, grid modernization, and strategic technology. The Strategic Technology Transfer (STT) team works on electrification, flexible load projects, supporting customer innovation and emerging technology projects with grid benefits, transit bus electrification, and grant-funded studies. The STT team works closely with and provides support to workgroups across the utility, including Engineering, Operations, Customer Energy Solutions, as well as teams within the Electrification and Strategic Technology Division, including Building Electrification, Transportation Electrification, Grid Modernization, and The Lab at City Light. Seattle City Light is seeking a Strategic Tech Transfer Supervisor to supervise a team of subject matter experts and be responsible for supporting the implementation of new technology projects and supporting City Light customers as they increase their electrification.  

This position will report to the Executive Director of The Lab at City Light, Seattle City Light’s externally-facing technical training and education resource.

The Strategic Tech Transfer Supervisor will be responsible for the following functions:

• Perform and supervise the evaluation and implementation of new state-of-the-art technologies including complex engineering analysis and tests of incumbent and emerging electrical and mechanical building systems and materials to determine performance, efficiency, and grid impact
• Participate in and lead the design and demonstration of building and grid-connected electrical and mechanical systems that support the management of energy
• Serve as a subject matter expert for new strategic technologies being deployed across the electric utility industry and adopted by customers, including representing City Light at industry forums, publications and technical committees
• Facilitate participation by commercial and industrial facility owners in City electrification work
• Develop criteria for new technologies relating to demand side management, load flexibility, and renewable energy; research engineering test procedures and establish technical specifications
• Apply standard engineering protocols to establish energy performance calculation methodologies and procedures
• Compile and facilitate cost estimates, feasibility, and pilot studies
• Provide technical assistance to other departmental units regarding electrification
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on specifications and policy adoption related to City, regional, and national codes, standards, and policies
• Identify and manage grant funded projects; support the Policy and Grants Strategic Advisor in writing grant proposals, work plans and budget estimates
• Manage consultants where required, including recruitment, scoping, procurement, contracting, change orders, and payment
• Lead a team of full-time, temporary, and contract staff performing the work identified above; participate in position design and hiring; set expectations, provide direction, review performance, and support development; Identify and acquire the resources needed to support changing workloads
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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:   

Experience: Requires six years professional electrical engineering experience including two years supervisory experience.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or a combination 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 - Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, high voltage energized equipment and work in or near construction sites.
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. 
  Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.

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

• This position is expected to work independently, apply good judgment, and make responsible decisions in a timely manner
• Experience with New Grid Technology Asset implementations, customer service connections, and utility operations
• Advanced technical writing and project management skills: designing and documenting processes and procedures, writing specification and standards
• Experience collaborating directly with customers on new technologies and working to bring those technologies and innovations into utility planning processes
• Experience identifying, testing, and supporting the emerging technologies associated with buildings and transportation
• Be resourceful and industrious: finding creative solutions to problems or challenges encountered on projects
• Experience coordinating the efforts of multi-disciplinary, multi-agency project teams  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing professional papers.

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 $81.17 - $94.12 per hour. 

Please submit the following with your online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/5304984/strategic-tech-transfer-supervisor-electrical-engineering-supervisor

• 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 considered. 

Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most. 

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.