Every year on July 10, National Lineworker Appreciation Day honors the hard work and dedication of lineworkers across the country. We recognize their commitment to keeping the lights on and the importance of safety in this demanding trade. This day holds special meaning at Seattle City Light. We celebrate the… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started at City Light in January 2019. Division: Transmission & Distribution Field Operations Tell us about your role. I work in the underground residential distribution (URD) division at the North Service Center as a Journeyman Lineworker. URD crews build,… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Customer Engineering How long have you been at City Light? I started my career with Seattle City Light26 years ago as an admin specialist in Technical Metering. I later transitioned to Customer Engineering, initially working as a customer service representative, handling cashiering and setting up new construction… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Stations and Operations How long have you been at City Light? June 2013 (12 years) Tell us about your role. What does your job entail? Over the past 12 years at City Light, I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to a wide range of projects and collaborating… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Power Supply How long have you been at City Light? I started working for Seattle City Light in July 2001. I left in 2010 to work for The Energy Authority (TEA), which provides energy trading and risk management services to public power utilities, and quickly realized it… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
