Top 4 Substation electrician Jobs in Washington State

Electrician Constructor - Journey Level
City of Seattle —Washington State
- $77.36 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Rail Electrical Worker
King County —King County, WA
- $78.19 - $82.88 an hour
- Morning shift
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Electrician Installation and Maintenance - C2009
Boeing —Renton, WA
- $41.00 - $61.01 an hour
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Mine Electrician
Kinross Gold Corporation —Republic, WA
- $32.50 - $49.09 an hour
- 5 years
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Electrician Constructor - Journey Level

City of Seattle -
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Full-time
$77.36 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Description

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.

Seattle City Light is seeking Journey-level Electrician Constructors to join our Field System Operator team. Field System Operators are skilled high voltage workers within the Electrician Constructor job classification that are responsible for operating substation and field equipment. They work independently to respond to and investigate wire downs, trouble calls, alarms, and other issues throughout the SCL service territory. Field System Operators act as first responders and are pivotal to ensuring public safety and timely outage restoration.

The work requires expert knowledge of electrical theory, high voltage equipment, and substation operation. Familiarity with the tools and equipment used in the electrical trades, ability to interpret and apply electrical drawings, specifications and codes, and knowledge of safety rules and procedures. These positions will report to the Field System Operators Electrical Construction and Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Perform planned and unplanned switching and tagging of field and substation high voltage equipment in accordance with Clearance, Keep Open & Hold Open Procedures.
Respond to wire downs, arching wires, and perform field checks at the direction of the Power Dispatcher.
Respond to substation and customer generated alarms.
Evaluate problems, check relay targets, breaker operations and report to the Power Dispatcher.
Perform and document daily and weekly substation inspections.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts including, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Instructs and monitors the work of Electrician-Constructor Apprentices.
Installs, maintains, tests and repairs generators, control equipment, electrical motors, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, automatic generation control equipment, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
Installs and repairs conduit and wiring in and around substations, powerhouses and other installations.
Installs, inspects and repairs, selective and control relays, station batteries, and chargers.
Diagnoses, repairs and replaces water-level monitoring and control systems hoisting equipment, spill gates, intake gates, overhead cranes, and elevator systems.
Operates and maintains specialized mobile equipment and vehicles.
Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 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:

Experience: Requires a minimum of three years of experience in the electrical trades as an apprentice or helper, including one year working with 2200 volt or higher electrical equipment (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Certification/License: Current Washington State driver's license

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

Familiar with High Voltage equipment used in electrical substations and on overhead and underground electrical installations.

Additional Information

Please 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.

Emergency Response Commitment:

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 vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

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The full salary range for this position is $77.36 to $77.36 per hour.

Application Process

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 announcement
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

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 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). 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

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

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.

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