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Snohomish County PUD No.1

Traditional twelve (12) hour rotating shifts on R-T. In fourteen (14) plus years have prescheduled, run Real-Time Operations, and performed short-term trading functions.

Management extremely unfamiliar with dynamic contracts (BPA SLICE, Wind resources) Snohomish resources comprise 90% of BPA SLICE, and operations are entirely within BPA BA.

210MW wind capacity purchased without any foresight how to intgrate wind generation swings (reserves) with river runoff, fish constraints.

Organization is a municipality and govered by three (3) part-time commissioners who meet twice a month and receive a 20K stipend.

Co-worker camaraderie and interdepency noteworthy. Excellent company to retire from leaving a career accomplishing virtually money. Commissioners have authority to raise rates without understanding why. Snohomish PUD used to have close to the lowest rates in Washington State, now easily the highest. No accountability exists to anyone.

Snohomish County PUD has a long-standing internal culture that can be difficult to navigate for new employees. In my experience, there appears to be an informal power structure that operates alongside the formal organizational chart. This can lead to favoritism, limited accountability, and resistance to change or innovation.
The work environment can be insular, and there is a noticeable preference for maintaining the status quo. New ideas and fresh perspectives are not always welcomed, and this can result in high turnover for those who are not part of the established inner circle. Career progression may also feel tied more to relationships than merit.
Transparency and communication could be improved, particularly in leadership and management practices. The culture tends to reward those who "go along to get along," rather than those who ask tough questions or push for change.

I will say that I was only an intern at SNOPUD so I didnt get the full experience. The time I had there was very enjoyable though. Everyone in my department was helpful and understanding about any questions I had for them and they helped me with any questions I had.

I was an engineering student so I was tasked with learning how to read and analyze the one line drawings of the various substations in the district. I learned how to use a CAD software and could make changes myself to drawings that I was tasked with fixing.

My boss was very down to earth and understanding with me (although that might have been because I was only an intern). He gave me expectations to meet that were challenging but not outside the realm of impossible for me to meet.

I would like to work there full time if given the chance.

The IT Division lacks the ability to move around, once you land in a position it takes quite a bit to move, if at all. Some teams have quite a bit of flexibility, but others have zero. There has been multiple openings for positions that were only filled by external applicants. So even if internal employees apply to positions, have the skillset, and have tenure, there is no literally guarantee you will even get as much as an interview. Very frustrating.

Management lacks the ability to properly assign roles and responsibilities. Many teams have had entire positions vanish after promotions, leaving those promoted with their previous job and new. It's frustrating to watch and continue to be part of a team that cannot move.

Great pay, good leadership, relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, good work/life balance, opportunities for advancement.a great place to work and learn. Considered to be a cutting edge utility compared to others in the country. The company is constantly adding the latest technologies and currently went through an SAP implementation to standardize company wide.

Work starts early in the morning so you have to be prepared the night before to get up and go. I learned that Hydro Plant workers have a lot of technical equipment to manage so everyone has to be a jack of all trades. The manager was laid back and fair in his orders of which task needed to be done for the day. Since the job took place in the summer, being in the sun for a large part of the day was tiring. However, working the sun beats sitting in an office all day.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with people that willingly helped each other to be successful in what you do.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with a stressful minded boss.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not a typical public utility company.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and not healthy environment.

Generally a secure place of employment, but very limited opportunities for career growth and advancement. Due to the very conservative nature of the business, don't expect progressive policies and present-day attitudes regarding workplace conditions and employee treatment. Company has a very difficult time retraining or replacing toxic managers, for example.

Some people are convinced they are Gods gift to Snohomish County.  Deep seated culture of backstabbing and actually trying to derail fellow workers.  No realization it's a privilege to have a job there, not just because you have a degree and think you're so smart. 
Jobs here have the potential to be outstanding.

A great place to work and learn.  Considered to be a cutting edge utility compared to others in the country.  The company is constantly adding the latest technologies and currently went through an SAP implementation to standardize company wide.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Business analyst 1 salary reported	$148,061 per year
Telecommunications engineer 3 salaries reported	$118,258 per year
Engineer 1 salary reported	$155,641 per year
Wireman 2 salaries reported	$77.00 per hour
Senior systems analyst 2 salaries reported	$106,601 per year

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