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 ]
In the time Doreen McGrath has spent at Seattle City Light, she has seen massive changes in its IT needs and its culture.
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.
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 Light’s Chris Giulini talks about power trading, life in Seattle and his love of motorcycles
City Light’s Lynne Smith talks about her unusual job in power marketing and how the utility’s work reflects her values
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Liz Zimmerly shares City Light initiatives that are raising the visibility of its female workforce,
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 ]
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.
Ruben Diaz came to Washington to find a sasquatch: Squatch from the Seattle Supersonics, specifically. The man who played Squatch was a family friend who moved to the Seattle area from Ruben’s home in the rural, open land of southern New Mexico. When Ruben was ready for a change, he… [ Keep reading ]
