Engineering Aide

Engineering AideSeattle 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 is looking for three Engineering Aides to join our team of professional engineers and support staff. These entry-level positions are in Joint Use and Wood Pole Design, located at the South Service Center. In this role, you will perform non-professional engineering support tasks within an engineering office: interpreting engineering documents, calculating costs, field operation, or elementary drafting; performing computations; processing invoices and maintaining and updating work orders for engineering records. This position reports to the Joint Use Supervisor.Here is more about what you'll be doing:Support the back-end efforts of four workgroups by:Issue and maintain work ordersManage and issue transfer notifications in Alden OneIntake, process, and manage engineering as-builtsAdminister and oversee Joint Use finesProcess and manage Right Of Way (ROW) permit applications across multiple jurisdictionsIntake, approve, and process customer applicationsGenerate billing reports for Accounting and ensure accurate assignment of invoices to billable work orders.Issue Joint Use permits and ensure regulatory complianceInvestigate and resolve customer complaintsProduce internal and external reports and metricsGenerate Work Asset Management System (WAMS) work-order closure reportsConduct site visits as needed to support permitting, inspections, and issue resolutionField operations and drafting tasks may be required on occasion in the future, depending on operational needs.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:Satisfactory completion of high school mathematics including trigonometry (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment. Some work is performed in the field including exposure to all types of weather, traffic or hazardous/toxic substances. May be required to lift over 50 pounds. May be required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time. Current State of Washington driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsPositive, collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting team goalsAbility to navigate and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholdersFamiliarity with utility infrastructure, right of way permits, pole attachments, or joint use processes.Comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentSkilled in tracking, organizing, and managing high volumes of documentationAbility to learn new software systems and processes quicklyHigh attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing technical documentsPlease 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.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 required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.Interviews for this hiring process will take place the third week of October due to panelist availability. The full salary range for this position is $36.16 to $42.07 per hour.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 announcementA current resume of your educational and professional work experience.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 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.