Meter Electrician - Journey Worker

Meter Electrician - Journey Worker

Salary

$71.69 Hourly

Location

City Light North Service Center, 1300 N. 97th St., Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00907

Department

Seattle City Light

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Language Premium

No

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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 Seattles electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

We are seeking qualified Meter Electricians to join our Technical Metering Operations team in the Transmission & Distribution Division. Job tasks include the installation and removal of electrical meters, repairing, testing, and calibrating a variety of meters. These positions are assigned to and under the general supervision of the Technical Metering Supervisors.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Checks, calibrates and maintains metering systems at substations and power generation plants.
• Repairs, tests and calibrates meters, test equipment, instrument transformers and related equipment. Maintains stock of parts and materials.
• Inspects customer-installed service equipment to ensure compliance with service requirements and tests for proper phasing, voltage, amperage and continuity.
• Installs and removes watt-hour meters, metering transformers and other equipment, coordinating with customers, engineers, contractors and other departments.
• Disconnects or reconnects electrical services and assists in the collection of overdue utility bills.
• Prepares and updates meter maps, drawings and records to ensure accurate billing and load information for customers.
• Investigates complaints and tests/troubleshoots metering and related electrical problems and investigates and documents the incidence of current diversion.
• Advises customers, electricians and other divisions on meter and service connection requirements.
• Programs computerized equipment for information storage, retrieval or analysis.
• Audits meter installations and systems to detect and correct metering errors and failures that result in lost or delayed revenue and customer dissatisfaction.
• Assures accuracy of measurements and data by utilizing and maintaining a system of standards, transfers and records precisely traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Requires three years of experience in the construction, repair or maintenance of electronic equipment or completion of an apprenticeship program for electric meter service and repair (journey-level status) (or a combination of education, training or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires working outdoors in all types of weather. Requires working at heights when installing meters and associated metering equipment. Requires bending, kneeling or stooping to perform work. May deal with customers who are angry.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

Current Washington State drivers license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Three or more years in Metering and Meter Technology.

• Experience in Meter Field installation and maintenance.

• Primary and substation metering.

• Knowledge and experience using electrical testing and measuring devices and equipment i.e. Fluke Meter, Amp and Voltage testers etc.

• Arc Flash and NEC 70E Arch Flash requirements.

• Knowledge of Meter Programs and forms as well as NERC and FERC regulations.

• Experience with metering of co-generation, substation and intertie meter testing.

• Experience with AMI meter/communication systems.

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 required and 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 $71.69 to $71.69 per hour.

Application Process

A cover letter and a current resume of your educational and professional work experience are welcome but not required.

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. 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 Citys 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.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: Local 77 Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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Have you completed an apprenticeship program for electric meter service and repair?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three years of experience in the construction, repair or maintenance of electronic equipment?

• Yes
• No

03

Can you provide documentation that shows that you are a journey-worker electrician?

• Yes
• No

04

How much experience do you have with AMI meter systems?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

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Please explain your experience with meter field installation and maintenance and any other information you feel it is pertinent for us to know regarding your qualifications for this position.

06

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• JD/Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

07

To participate in the hiring process, Seattle City Light requires strict confidentiality of all related information, including any discussions outside the workplace. This ensures fairness and protects the integrity of the process. This obligation applies during and after the hiring process. Do you understand and agree to maintain this confidentiality?

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

Required Question

Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs