Supervisor Electrical Engineer

About Seattle Public Utilities:  Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit:

• SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan
• Shape Our Water Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why join us?

We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities.
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment.
• Generous benefits package.
• Free public transportation options.
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) SCADA Section has an opportunity for a Sr. SCADA Engineer.  The SCADA Section maintains the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system used to monitor and control SPU's water, drainage, and wastewater systems which serves the greater Seattle area.  The SCADA Section interfaces with planners, engineering, operations, maintenance, information technology, and other functional groups impacted by SCADA.  The section is responsible for long-term planning and system development, as well as 24 hour / 7 days per week continuous operations.
 
The Sr. SCADA Engineer will ensure effective design, operations and maintenance of equipment comprising the SCADA system including hardware and communication systems.  

 

Demands:

• Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and high voltage energized equipment  
• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. 

Experience:  Five (5) years professional electrical engineering experience
 
Education:  Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering OR other combinations of education and/or experience which provides preparation to do professional instrumentation and control engineering work
 
Additionally

License/Certification: 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State
• Current driver license or evidence of equivalent mobility

Desired Skills/Experience:

The scope of the job and the business needs experience in instrumentation and controls, at an expert level understanding and capability in implementing standards requirements in the following areas:

1. Experience with UL 508A national standard to the design of control panels. 
2. Experience with ISA 5.4 national standards to design control loop drawings or Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).
3. Experience with ISA/IEC 62443 national standard for the development of written control strategies.
4. Experience with ANSI/OSHA 29CFR1910.119 to identify, mitigate, plan, design, strategize and address industrial process hazards.
5. Experience with ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 to address safety instrumentation life cycle.
6. Experience with IEC 61131 to support industrial controller programming strategies and development of life cycle. 

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office a minimum of twice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor and may be subject to change based on business needs. 
  
  Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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.  
  
  The full salary range for this position is:  $74.99 - $87.31 per hour

How to Apply:

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application 
• Upload your current resume
• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

 ***DISCLAIMER*** If you do not attach both a current resume and cover letter to your application you may not be considered for the role. 

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Kyle Chow at [email protected].  

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