The Basics How long have you been at City Light? I started in May 2023, so 3 years. Division: Power Supply Business Unit Tell us about your role. I supervise a team of eight power marketers who trade on the Western energy markets daily, monthly, and beyond to both serve our load and… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: Customer Energy Solutions How long have you been at City Light? Since February 2024 Tell us about your role: I lead short- and long-term planning for demand response programs, which manage electricity consumption during peak demand times to reduce strain on the power grid. For short-term planning, I… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: Project Delivery How long have you been at City Light? I joined Seattle City Light in January 2025, so I have been here just over a year. Tell us about your role. I lead capital projects for City Light’s Generation Capital Improvement Program team, supporting the planning and delivery of work that… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: Engineering & Technology Operations Division How long have you been at City Light? Almost 12 years – since July 7, 2014. Tell us about your role. As part of a two-person publishing team, I write, edit, collaborate on, and publish a variety of technical publications that are… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: Electrification & Strategic Technology How long have you been at City Light? I started August 17, 2011, as an Energy Advisor — in what’s now the Customer Energy Solutions Division. I spent a little time in Communications and a little time in Customer Care working on the Utility Discount Program, both in out-of-class positions. I’m a big… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Carpenter Shop How long have you been at City Light? I just finished my third year. I was hired in December 2022, and my first day was January 18, 2023. Tell us about your role. As a carpenter, my work involves constructing concrete vaults and structures to house and protect underground utilities, including transformers. I also help maintain… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: Customer Operations How long have you been at City Light? Since September 2022 Tell us about your role. I serve as a meter reader and out-of-class senior meter reader in the Customer Operations Division. As a meter reader, I am responsible for safely and accurately reading electric meters throughout the… [ Keep reading ]
THE BASICS Division: I work in Employee Services in the People & Culture Business Unit. How long have you been at City Light? Since August 2023. Tell us about your role. My role is all about supporting employees throughout their entire journey with Seattle City Light. I handle transactions in… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Project Delivery How long have you been at City Light? 9 years and 8 months Tell us about your role. I’m the Civil Engineer Supervisor in the Construction Management group, where I work closely with resident engineers (primarily from City Light) and inspectors to ensure high performance regarding… [ Keep reading ]
The Basics Division: Resource Planning & Analysis team in the Power Supply Business Unit How long have you been at City Light? Since November 2022 Tell us about your role. My work helps support our Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), the utility’s roadmap for meeting energy needs over the next 20 years…. [ Keep reading ]
