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Tacoma Water Electrical Engineer
Salary
$110,281.60 - $166,920.00 Annually
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Non-Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
T0260-25
Department
Water
Opening Date
08/27/2025
Closing Date
9/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Tacoma Water (https://www.mytpu.org/about-tpu/services/water/about-tacoma-water/) is looking for an Electrical Engineer to fill a Senior Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer, PE level position. The Electrical Engineer designs, plans, recommends, implements, and commissions Water facilities electrical systems, and electrical control systems. You will work collaboratively with other electrical and control system engineers who will support your learning and growth in this position.
This position must work in office three days per week for the first three months, after which point a different hybrid work schedule may be considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Engineer
Perform appropriate level engineering duties in the preparation, implementation, coordination and analysis of engineering project, studies, systems, and functions
Prepare technical specifications, engineering calculations and plans for engineering projects
Inspect projects and related activities to assure compliance with specifications, commissioning plans, contracts, and applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations
Evaluate and coordinate maintenance and/or repair of the electrical systems and cathodic protection systems.
Planner/Designer
Collaborate with other departments such as legal, real estate, and purchasing to create project specifications
Review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and related engineering documents such as commissioning plans
Coordinate with other utilities to effectively manage interagency projects and to provide and collect necessary data for system operations
Develop and implement procedures for maintaining and testing electrical system components to identify current trends and future needs
Problem Solver
Respond to and investigate issues with projects, contracts, and daily electrical and control system for the electrical and SCADA systems
Research, analyze, and perform engineering calculations to assess electrical system faults, pipeline and reservoir corrosion protection, well pump efficiencies, as well as other analytical data to diagnose electrical system malfunctions or to improve electrical and control efficiencies
Qualifications
Electrical Engineer, Senior Qualifications: (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/classspecs/1527115?keywords=electrical%20engineer&page@type=classSpecifications)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field*
4 years of progressively responsible professional-level engineering experience*
Electrical Engineer, PE Qualifications: (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/classspecs/1527125?keywords=electrical%20engineer&page@type=classSpecifications)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field*
4 years of professional level engineering experience*
Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with electrical service entrance systems, medium and low voltage switchgear, motor control systems, electronic system controls, protective device coordination and arc flash studies and safety
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hambrickjoanna/) !
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
Apply
Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $ 53.02 - $80.25
Annual Salary: $88,774.40 - $166,920.00
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)
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For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Communication with the City of Tacoma
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment @type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Do you have the following experience and/or training? Please check all that apply.
4 years of progressively responsible professional-level engineering experience
Professional Engineer License
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Please describe your engineering, project engineering and project coordinating experience in areas such as electrical service entrance systems, medium and low voltage switchgear, motor control systems, electronic system controls, protective device coordination and arc flash studies and safety.
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Phone
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Website
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