JOB
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 is hiring a Telecommunication System Advisor to provide technical program management for its major telecommunication system upgrades.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, development, and construction of MPLS networks, IP Ethernet networks, fiber optics, microwave, and radio systems.
You will coordinate contracting work with consultants; perform contract design reviews and approvals and assume a leading role in the selection, procurement, installation, testing, acceptance, operation, and maintenance of communication equipment that supports Seattle City Light.
You may also actively participate in the design process.
This position will report to the Telecommunications Engineering Supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Here is more about what you’ll be doing: Development of telecommunication system requirements, working with multiple business units, acting as a lead technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for communications systems, looking at the future needs for the Utility.
Understand SCL specific needs and lead selection of modern telecommunication systems.
Act as the SME in the replacement of Seattle City Light’s Wide Area Communication System.
Support development of the RFP and lead RFP review.
Coordinate with stakeholders.
Support modernization of SCL’s mobile radio system as a subject matter expert.
Review available technology and coordinate selection of the modern system.
Supports telecommunication requirements and review for Electrification and Grid Modernization Projects.
Supports Communication Electricians during implementation and review of these projects.
Support transition of workforce to support and use modern technologies.
Schedule training.
Responsible to work with a variety of groups, including Substation Engineers, Distribution Engineers, Technical Meter group, Distribution Automation, Power System Automation, Generation Automation, and Station Automation to validate functional and technical requirements and meet critical deadlines.
Support management of project documents, budget, and schedule.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The full salary range for this position is $47.
85 to $71.
80 per hour ($99,911 - $149,918 annually).
Application ProcessPlease 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.
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.
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