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City of Tacoma · 1 day ago

Principal Power Systems Professional Engineer

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72.91/hr - $102.65/hr

5+ years exp

City of Tacoma is seeking a Principal Power Systems Professional Engineer to join Tacoma Power’s Transmission & Distribution team. This senior-level engineering role leads a team of distribution line engineers and serves as a subject matter expert for complex overhead and underground distribution design, ensuring the integrity of the distribution network that powers Tacoma.

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Responsibilities

Oversee complex design of overhead and underground distribution facilities

Evaluate and acquire engineering tools to be used by the team

Perform structure & pole-strength calculations, along with wire clearance & stringing analysis using tools such as SPIDAcalc, PLS-CADD and SAG10

Design underground cable systems (15kV 600-800A Feeder, & 200A URD) using cable-pulling analysis tools and incorporate into conduit & vault layout

Apply advanced knowledge of function & applications of protective devices, transformers, switches, switchgear, regulators, and capacitors

Production of work order designs ensuring they meet Tacoma Power Standards, NESC (ANSI C2), and worker-safety requirements (WAC 296 / OSHA 1926)

Support Line and Substation Operations (Construction & Maintenance) as a technical resource

Coordinate work effort and internal procedures with T&D Engineering, Planning, Safety, Real Property, Procurement, Standards, and Warehouse teams

Engage with Account Executives and Customer Experience on customer impacted projects

Review permits, easements, and public documents affecting the operating rights of Tacoma Power facilities

Support Joint Use and telecommunications pole-attachment reviews and estimates

Support New Service Engineering projects with related temporary & permanent system improvement designs and cost estimates

Lead, mentor, and develop a three-engineer distribution line design team

Oversee design quality, work order development, with the application of PE stamp where required

Guide work ranging from single-structure modifications to large multi-stakeholder system upgrades

Manage biennial budget funds related to facility relocations, OH-to-UG conversions, and asset-management replacements

Serve as Project Manager/Lead when needed—developing scope, schedules, estimates, resource requirements, and communication plans

Track project performance and implement corrective actions

Represent Tacoma Power on externally driven projects (WSDOT, City of Tacoma, Pierce County, Port of Tacoma, etc.) and support development of interagency agreements

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower EngineeringLicensed Professional EngineerSPIDAcalcPLS-CADDSAG10Project ManagementTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field

5 years of experience in power engineering including 2 years as a licensed Professional Engineer working in the electrical power industry

Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer

Washington State Driver's License

Some positions may require individuals to complete annual CIP training after employment and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)