Salary : $113,568.00 - $159,910.40 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: T0030-26B
Department: Power
Division: Power Management
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Tacoma Power's Power Management division is looking for an Applications/Systems Engineer, Senior to join their team! This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the departmental computing and functional systems capability for the Resource Operations & Trading Group, which is a mission critical 24/7 operation. The Resource Operations and Trading Group optimizes Tacoma Power's resource portfolio through efficient, reliable dispatch of generation resources to maximize wholesale energy sales revenue. The wholesale energy trading activities directly impact Tacoma Power's ability to maintain low and stable rates to our customers.

This position develops new software tools, helps troubleshoot production issues, implements defect fixes, and adds new features. The individual within this role will also be called upon to assist in software project quality assurance, business analyst activities and/or other support tasks. As one of the developers on the team, this position is responsible for the systems as used by the business users within Power Management. This position is extremely customer focused, relies on experience and industry best practices for support and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This role reports to the Power Management Systems Engineering Manager.

The Power Management Systems Engineering workgroup is a small team that develops custom software, integrates vendor solutions and supports the technical systems implemented for the power management operations at Tacoma Power. This is a busy workgroup that is often taking on specific technical industry challenges to solve the fast-paced problems emerging in the new energy markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain software and system solutions for data collection, processing, and reporting, ensuring compliance with NERC and CIP requirements.
• Provide production support for internal systems and third-party platforms, ensuring reliability and resolving user issues promptly.
• Integrate third-party solutions into existing system architecture and software platforms.
• Implement and maintain data warehousing and reporting solutions to support Resource Operations & Trading activities.
• Facilitate secure and effective data sharing with utilities, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation to support system development and operations.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance applications, tools, and processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree

Minimum Experience*
4 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
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

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• SQL Server & SQL Server Reporting Services
• Data Warehousing / SQL Server Analysis Services
• ETL, Dataflows, Service Oriented Architecture Software Development & Support
• REST, WCF, SOAP, XML, gRPC
• Scheduler Based Integration Platforms
• Azure DevOps, Octopus, Git & other Source Control tools
• CI/CD Pipeline architecture & deployment
• .Net Framework / C#, .NET Core, Blazor, Entity Framework, ORM Tools
• Nuget Package management
• EIM & ETRM systems & software (OATI & PCI)
• Stored procedures
• Software Architecture
• Infrastructure, Windows Server Maintenance, Certificate Management, VMWare

Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback and coaching to other developers to develop their skillsets.
• Research, document, and apply new technologies
• Multitask and prioritize multiple complex workplace projects.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and peers in the electric industry.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
• Integrate information from various sources and develop solutions that effectively satisfy competing objectives.
• Plan and organize work.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Build a strong sense of teamwork and purpose within work groups.
• Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, complex or contentious issues.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships across Tacoma Power.
• Independently coordinate and facilitate discussions between work groups to resolve technical problems requiring diverse knowledge areas.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply
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.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree AND 4 years of experience in software development, software architecture and database/data warehouse experience?

• Yes
• No

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In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, do you have 8 years of experience in 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

What technologies are you proficient with? Check all that apply.

• C#
• .NET
• SQL
• Data Warehousing
• Data Scraping
• Agile
• N/A

04

Do you have previous experience interfacing and/or integrating with the CAISO EIM?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any experience integrating with ETRM systems?

• Yes
• No

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