Summary
Join Metro Transit’s Capital Division as our next Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead a talented team driving some of Metro’s highest-impact capital projects. Your team’s portfolio includes State of Good Repair projects, Trolley Systems, Bus Electrification, Passenger Facilities and Zero-Emissions program initiatives. With Metro’s commitment to a 100% zero-emissions fleet, your leadership will help shape innovative, sustainable mobility in our region. If you are passionate about empowering others, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful projects, we invite you to join our team!
About Metro Transit and the Capital Division King County Metro Transit is a trailblazer in public transportation, committed to connecting people to work, reducing commuter stress, and enhancing urban air quality. By providing comfortable and effective transit services, Metro benefits thousands of commuters and residents across King County, Washington. Renowned for pioneering innovations, we continue to set the standard in the nation's public transportation industry. The Capital Division plays a vital role in delivering groundbreaking programs, such as Zero Emissions (ZE) infrastructure. Our teams are at the forefront of electrifying bus bases and establishing opportunities for charging along transit corridors. The transformation is a major, multi-year effort that requires deep collaboration across every Metro Division. Beyond electrification, the Capital Division ensures that Metro’s facilities remain safe, efficient, and ready to support daily operations. Through ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and modernization efforts, we help keep the system running smoothly. By integrating green building practices and sustainable design in every project, we reinforce Metro’s commitment to a cleaner, healthier and brighter future for all.
Why Work at King County Metro
- Be part of a nationally recognized agency advancing sustainable and equitable public transportation.
- Shape meaningful projects that improve daily travel for thousands of riders.
- Join a workplace that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment supported by collaborative teams.
- Access competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance and retirement options through the PERS pension system and 457(b) plan.
- Benefit from generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and volunteer leave.
- Take advantage of additional programs such as commuter benefits with an ORCA pass, flexible spending accounts, wellness resources, activity centers, and EAP support.
Who May Apply:
We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.
Recruitment Information This recruitment will fill one (1) Career Service vacancy. It may also be used to create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or Term-Limited Temporary positions within this classification and workgroup in the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will remain active for 12 months from the date it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Angela Alcaraz, Sr. Talent Advisor at aalcaraz@kingcounty.gov. Job Duties Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what’s Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees.
- Lead, grow, and develop the workgroup to align with Metro's vision and meet current and future Capital Division needs.
- Develop, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing team of engineers by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
- Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to sound electrical engineering principles and best practices.
- Model effective leadership through clear communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills, and a commitment to an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while advancing the workgroup’s goals and priorities.
- Manage resources strategically, including workforce planning, consultant support, recruitment, and contract development activities.
- Review and approve electrical engineering designs, calculations, and technical deliverables.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for governance, workflows, project delivery, and cross-departmental collaboration within Metro Transit and across King County.
- Ensure compliance with King County policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulations.
- Partner with supervisory staff and key stakeholders to resolve issues related to processes, project delivery, and contract administration.
- Develop, review, and refine Scopes of Work, including level-of-effort estimates, deliverables, contracting requirements, and related agreements; provide technical support for contract administration, claims, and legal matters.
- Perform other related duties.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills We value the diverse experience, skills, and abilities our candidates bring to these important roles. Candidates who do not possess all the qualifications listed below should still consider applying. Education & Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Candidates licensed outside Washington must obtain Washington State PE licensure within six months of hire through reciprocity.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in electrical design for building or transportation structures and at least 10 years practicing as a licensed PE.
- Experience preparing construction documents and communicating engineering concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working on multi-disciplinary building, transportation or related infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience, including leading and mentoring teams.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with electrical and lighting analysis/design tools including load calculations, fault current analysis, SKM Power Tools for Windows and AGI-32.
- Strong understanding of the National Electric Code and local jurisdictional code adoptions.
- Familiarity with engineering principles and budget planning.
- Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel, SharePoint and other Microsoft office products.
Key Competencies
- Strong team building and coordination skills, with the ability to support and manage a diverse team.
- Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving innovation and making sound recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment and Travel
- Ability to work in office and industrial environments, including accessing rooftops and remote locations as needed.
- A valid WA driver’s license (or ability to obtain one before hire) OR the ability to travel to other King County locations in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications (not required):
- Direct experience in performing economic life cycle cost analysis including cost estimating.
- Working knowledge of Washington State Department of Transportation Standards.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
- Knowledge of trolley traction power systems.
- Work experience designing multiple, high profile, and complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Revit (BIM) design software products.
- Experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Angela Alcaraz, Sr. Talent Advisor at aalcaraz@kingcounty.gov.
Required Application Materials:
- Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
- Attach a resume.
- Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.
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Selection Process:
Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration. The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule:
Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.
Work Location:
The primary onsite location is King Street Center located at 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA. This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite to support team collaboration, coaching, and in-person leadership presence, consistent with King County Metro's hybrid work expectations for supervisory roles. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Safety Responsibility: Immediate Supervisor
- Ensure that Safety Management System (SMS) is implemented and executed within their areas of responsibility
- Ensure that performance of SMS is measured and documented in all areas of their responsibility
- Needs necessary for employees to perform job duties are communicated to the Accountable Executive and considered in resource requests
- Provide time necessary for employees to receive sufficient training
- Work on hazard identification analysis, tracking, and mitigation as safety concerns are brought forward
- Provide onsite safety orientation to all new or transferred employees
- Hold and document required safety meetings
- Work on hazard identification and mitigation are brought forward
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace in conformity with Metro Transit safety programs
- Report safety and security concerns and ideas
Union Membership: This position is represented by Local 117 Teamsters Class Code: 2425100-Transit Capital Supervisor
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Angela Alcaraz at aalcaraz@kingcounty.gov. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
