Electrical Engineering and Operations Manager Light Department
Job Location:
Centralia, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position:Engineering and Operations Manager - Light Department
Open: January 22 2026
Closes:Open until filled next review of applications October 29 2026
Status: full-time non-represented exempt
Salary:$10652 - $13086/mo (Table 0 Range 25 - 2026 rates)
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Directs plans organizes and designs the work of the engineering activities of the City Light Department in the construction operation and maintenance of the electric transmission distribution and substation systems. Supervise engineering substation meter shop personnel and consultants involved in the system planning design construction substation operations and metering for the Department.
This classification description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or closely-related field of study. Extensive experience in planning design specification preparation maintenance project cost estimating and scheduling (typically achieved after 10 years practice as a degreed engineer). Must be a registered Professional Engineer (must hold a Washington State license or be seeking registration in Washington State). Must have a valid Washington State drivers license with acceptable driving record.
BENEFITS:
Vacation and Sick leave accruals 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday
Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually
Medical dental and vision insurance options
City paid $105000 life insurance
Long-term disability plan
Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
Employee Assistance Program
Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found here along with acover letter and resume to: Human
Resources Office PO Box 609 /118 W Maple Centralia WA 98531 or e-mail . Open until filled next review of applications will be on October 29 2026.
NOTE: Resumes may be submitted but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the Citys application form.
Documents:
Job description and job application
Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire
The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race religion creed color national origin age sex sexual orientation disabled veteran status veteran status physical mental or sensory disability. Women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed preferably at the time of United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.
Required Experience:
Manager
