Seattle City (spot)Light: James Alexander
April 19, 2017
James Alexander discusses his journey at Seattle City Light from pre-apprentice lineworker to overhead crew chief.
A Day in the Life of a Lineworker
April 18, 2017
Recognized as one of the most dangerous professions in the United States, lineworkers are known for their strong physical endurance, mental toughness and undeniable spirit of camaraderie. Every day, more than 117,000 of these skilled professionals help deliver electrical power from generating stations into homes, businesses and other facilities. Being… [ Keep reading ]
Seatttle City (spot)Light: Doreen McGrath
April 13, 2017
In the time Doreen McGrath has spent at Seattle City Light, she has seen massive changes in its IT needs and its culture.
Seattle City (spot)Light: John “Mark” McGee
April 6, 2017
For the past seven years, Mark McGee has dished out happy smiles and full stomachs as cook at the Gorge Inn at City Light’s Skagit project.
Seattle City (spot)Light: Jerry Koenig
April 3, 2017
For City Light’s Jerry Koenig, it’s not a matter of “if,” it’s a matter of “when” an emergency will strike.
Seattle City (spot)Light: Christoper Giulini
March 23, 2017
Seattle City Light’s Chris Giulini talks about power trading, life in Seattle and his love of motorcycles
Seattle City (spot)Light: Lynne Smith
March 16, 2017
City Light’s Lynne Smith talks about her unusual job in power marketing and how the utility’s work reflects her values
Seattle City (spot)Light: Liz Zimmerly
March 8, 2017
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Liz Zimmerly shares City Light initiatives that are raising the visibility of its female workforce,
Seattle City spot(Light): Shanna Crutchfield
March 2, 2017
Shanna Crutchfield always knew she would live in Seattle. Upon graduating high school, she moved from Louisiana to join (as she says) “the majestic mountains and beautiful natural landscape” of Washington state. Last year, Shanna celebrated 30 years of service with the city of Seattle, an achievement recognized by the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City (spot)Light: Kevin Lidtka
February 23, 2017
Kevin Lidtka is a Laser Scanning Technician at City Light, a title that might make it sound like he works on office equipment. That perception couldn’t be further from the truth.