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Salary: $98,280.00 - $138,320.00 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: T0380-26
Department: Power
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
Tacoma Power's Utility Technology Services (UTS) section is accepting applications for an Operations Technology Engineer to join the UTS Service Management Office. This position performs engineering, implementation, and lifecycle management of Operations Technology (OT) workstation platforms that support critical operational systems. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining secure, reliable, and compliant workstation environments through configuration management, engineering practices, and coordination with cybersecurity, vendors, and operational teams. This role serves as a technical resource for OT workstation standards, security controls, configuration, and support strategies and contributes to system reliability, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and the long-term sustainment of OT capabilities across projects and operational environments. The position also serves as the primary technical contact for OT asset management, helps advance asset management practices across Operations Systems, and provides on-call and after-hours support.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead OT workstation engineering and implementation by designing, planning, and implementing workstation environments that support critical operational systems, including ADMS, EMS, and related platforms. Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and vendor teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet performance, reliability, security, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain workstation architectures, designs, and technical standards in partnership with UTS operational teams. Establish configuration standards and evaluate technical solutions to support scalable, resilient, secure, and compliant OT workstation environments.
• Manage the lifecycle of OT workstation platforms including imaging, baseline configuration, patching, software packaging, upgrades, technology refresh, capacity planning, asset tracking, procurement, and disposal. Develop support strategies and proactive maintenance practices that promote long-term system reliability and sustainability.
• Engineer and maintain secure OT workstation environments by implementing system hardening, access controls, patching, vulnerability remediation, endpoint management, logging, and other applicable cybersecurity controls. Support compliance with NERC CIP and internal cybersecurity requirements and participate in audits, evidence development, and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and infrastructure roadmaps, including workstation build documentation, configuration standards, architecture diagrams, and lifecycle plans. Ensure technical standards and documentation remain current and aligned with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and evolving technology.
• Troubleshoot complex workstation and endpoint issues and support incident response by investigating system failures, performance degradation, failed patches, logging issues, and other technical problems. Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions and system optimizations to improve reliability, stability, and efficiency. Participate in response and recovery activities for compromised endpoints.
• Provide technical leadership and vendor coordination for OT workstation technologies, tools, designs, implementations, and issue resolution. Evaluate vendor recommendations and deliverables, ensure adherence to established standards and requirements, and maintain technical ownership of system outcomes.

Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or directly related field.
Minimum Experience*
2 years of computer network, communications engineering or industrial controls experience
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
As Assigned:
Washington State Driver's License
Depending on assignment, some positions may require the ability to pass additional background checks and / or obtain additional certifications, with maintenance thereafter
Knowledge & Skills
First response to system failures through participation in on call rotation in a 24x7 datacenter environment.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with operational IT infrastructure support systems operations including management, backup/recovery, antivirus, and system monitoring/logging.
• Experience working in the utility industry on regulated systems.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Annual Salary: $98,280.00 - $138,320.00
Tacoma Power
is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:
City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
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Application Process
Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
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Communication with the City of Tacoma
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Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or directly related field?*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least 2+ years of computer network, communications engineering or industrial controls experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid Washington driver's license or can obtain one by time of employment?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have the following experience and/or training? Check all that apply.

• Experience with Enterprise-class IT systems operations including management, backup/recovery, antivirus, and system monitoring/logging.
• Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Experience working in the power industry on systems regulated by WECC/NERC.
• Experience with IT Asset management including procurement, lifecycle planning, asset discovery/monitoring, disposal and documentation
• None of the bove

05
In detail, describe a process or system that you have designed or improved so that customers would be better served.
06
Can you explain the importance of hardware asset management to an organization?
07
One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
Required Question