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Seattle City (spot)Light: Julia Robinson, Account Tech Supervisor

The Basics Division: Customer Operations How long have you been at City Light? August 2013 Tell us about your role. I work in a lead role for the account technicians in the Account Validation work group within Customer Operations. I help monitor the group’s work to ensure accurate and timely… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Whit Bouton, Utility Urban & Community Forestry Lead

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? Since January 2024 Division: Vegetation Management Can you describe your role and what it involves day-to-day? My role here at Seattle City Light is dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced. I serve as a subject matter expert on a variety of topics… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Logan Rusk, Equipment Servicer

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started on Thanksgiving 2022, and I added my career to the list of things I was thankful for that year. Division: Fleets Tell us about your role: I monitor the Automated Motor Pool (AMP) Car online reservation system that… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Allyson Oakley, Passenger and Tugboat Operator

The Basics Division: Generation How long have you been at City Light? I was hired in May 2023 for a permanent position. Previously, I worked seasonally in a temporary boat operator position from 2013 to 2016. Tell us about your role: As an Out of Class Senior Passenger and Tugboat… [ Keep reading ]

Congratulations to Mike Haynes, Honored as a Leader in the Hydropower Industry

Seattle City Light is proud to announce that our Chief Operating Officer, Mike Haynes, has been honored with the prestigious Pamela E. Klatt Award at the Northwest Hydroelectric Association’s (NWHA) annual conference in Seattle. This award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the hydropower industry through exceptional leadership… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Jonathon Ballenger, Accounting Tech

The Basics Division: Financial Services How long have you been at City Light? Just under 3 years Tell us about your role. I work in accounts payable, where I coordinate travel-related activities for employees. My job is to review and process travel and expense vouchers . I also process payments… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating Seattle City Light’s Engineers

It’s National Engineers Week! At Seattle City Light, we have more than 240 engineers working to improve our power system and communities. From fixing equipment to advancing new technology, our engineers help improve our grid each day. Engineers play an important role in keeping the Seattle area powered and ready… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Guadalupe Cavazos, Senior Contracts Coordinator 

The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started with Seattle City Light in March 2023. Division: Electrification and Strategic Technology (EST) Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I coordinate contracting efforts for the Electrification and Strategic Technology Division for Electrification, Transportation, and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle City (spot)Light: Pete Beaumont, Strategic Advisor

The Basics Division: Project Delivery How long have you been at City Light? February 2001 Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? I work in project financial management. I provide our team of project managers and Capital Improvement Program portfolio managers with whatever they need that may… [ Keep reading ]

2024 Year in Review

At Seattle City Light, we’re always striving to serve you and make a meaningful impact throughout our service area. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from last year — and how they reflect our ongoing commitment to you. We continue our work to put customers first. We’re proud… [ Keep reading ]