Salary: $131,248.00 - $184,808.00 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: T0020-26
Department: Power
Division: Power Management
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Power Management team is looking for an Applications/Systems Engineer, Principal to join their team! In this role you will provide and maintain the departmental computing and functional systems capability for the Resource Operations & Trading group, which is a mission critical, 24/7 operation. This position is a highly technical, specialized position that requires the problem solving and design skills of an engineer, with the software development and code-writing skills of a programmer.

The Resource Operations & Trading group optimizes Tacoma Power's resource portfolio through efficient, reliable dispatch of generation resources to maximize wholesale energy sales revenue. This is accomplished with responsible water planning and analysis, regional coordination and analysis, wholesale energy trading and the supporting analysis, the associated accounting and reporting, and the systems engineering to support the work specific business activities. The wholesale energy trading activities directly impact Tacoma Power's ability to maintain low and stable rates to our customers.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive systems and software solutions as business needs are identified for data collecting, processing, and reporting; Integrate 3rd party solutions into existing architecture; Write automated unit tests to ensure proper coverage; Review and update operating guides to ensure quality and understanding of Development, test and production environments
• Provide production support for internal and 3rd party systems: This will include monitoring all production systems for reliability, responding to user production issues, assisting users in accessing data including developing reports, implementing all support policies and guidelines. For 3rd parties it would include working collectively with the vendor to provide those offerings listed above
• Assess and implement methods for data sharing with other electric utilities, utility consortiums, regulating bodies and other operating divisions within Tacoma Power
• Learn new technologies for development and advancement of current applications, current tools, and current and anticipated needs of the Resource Operations & Trading functions
• Provide direction for the adoption of technology within the Resource Operations & Trading group

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree (may prefer/require Master's degree)

Minimum Experience*
5 years of software development, software architecture and database/ data warehouse experience including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis
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
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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All interested individuals mustapply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

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What is your highest level of education?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

• High School Dimploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

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Do you have 5 years of software development, software architecture and database/ data warehouse experience?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

• Yes
• No

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