Electrician Brightwater

Woodinville, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 101190 - 128265

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: This is a transfer opportunity and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family. If no qualified internal candidate is selected external applicants will be considered.

Per CLA this job classification starts out at Step 8 of the Grade range which is $58.81 per hour

About the Role:

This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by constructing troubleshooting maintaining and wiring a wide variety of equipment and conducts preventive maintenance programs at a wastewater collection and treatment facility including pumping and regulating stations. This role will work both independently and in collaboration with other electricians other skilled trades and industrial plant operations staff. To ensure a safe work environment this role will use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical mechanical and environmental hazards including working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces.

About the Team:

WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. This is an opportunity to use your skills and expand your technical abilities working with a group of electricians and instrument techs that support the South Treatment plant Carnation treatment plant Vashon treatment plant as well as all the East section conveyance pump stations and regulators. We work in a fast-paced industrial environment with a large variety of systems and equipment that are critical to the success of our mission.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument Technician you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Perform maintenance and repairs on power systems (up to 13.09 KV) that include switchgear transformers distribution systems power generation systems including standby emergency generators cogenerating systems and all related ancillary equipment.
Install maintain troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on 480v motor control centers including associated control devices such as relays timers switches and interlocks.
Install maintain troubleshoot and repair variable frequency and direct current drives including adjustment of speed profiles troubleshooting and repairs to component levels and replacement when needed.
Install troubleshoot reprogram and modify programmable logic controllers. Design and modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment.

Create work orders and material requests to make repairs and replace defective parts and log all completed work in a CMMS.
Ability to be on a rotating on-call list after a probationary period.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience which clearly demonstrates journey level status. That includes knowledge of the application of national electrical codes
3 years Journey of level work experience in an industrial setting
Knowledge of principles of electrical power distribution and generation equipment including but not limited to transformers circuit breakers protective relays disconnect switches voltage regulators automatic transfer switches synchronizing and power monitoring equipment
Knowledge and troubleshooting of AC and DC motors and controls including variable frequency drives
Knowledge of and skill in electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical equipment including but not limited to motor control automation MCCs automated lighting battery-controlled equipment UPS and HVAC equipment
Knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers) including but not limited to hardware programming software and communication protocols
Knowledge of and experience in applying safety practices for electrical (low medium and high) voltages mechanical and environmental hazards such as hazardous chemicals gasses and confined spaces
Demonstrated skill in reading and modifying and updating new or existing electrical drawings and technical publications as required

Competencies You Bring:

Manages Conflict:Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Manages Complexity:Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.

Required Licenses:

A valid unencumbered Washington State Drivers License

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training
3 to 5 years working as a journey-level electrician in an industrial setting.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: BrightWater Treatment Plant -22505 WA-9 Woodinville WA 98072
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with a 4x10 work schedule. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list after a 9-month probationary period
Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated off-site facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds work in confined spaces kneel crawl walk and climb using ladders catwalks and stairways work indoor and outdoor in open tanks and vaults and around noxious odors and high noise levels.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change)

Onsite written exam (in-person at BrightWater Treatment Plant) - Week of 9/29/25
In-person panel interviews- Week of 10/6/25

To apply submit a:

Complete Application
Optional Resume(will be reviewed if submitted)
Optional Cover Letter(will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Dan Sherman
HR Analyst

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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native Americans and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ individuals people living with disabilities and veterans.

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SummaryThis is a transfer opportunity and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family. If no qualified internal candidate is selected external applicants will be considered.Per CLA this job classification starts out at Step 8 of the Grade ra...