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Seattle City Light Generation Electrician Constructor Apprenticeship

Sponsored by Seattle City Light · Generation electrician constructor

Registered program Annual cycle; City Light says applications typically run in January or February when business need and budget allow

Annual cycle

What families should know

A paid registered apprenticeship at City Light hydroelectric facilities covering generators, powerhouse operating systems, breakers, transformers, governors, and protective devices.

Decision facts

What we could verify

Registration confirms a program relationship. It does not, by itself, confirm that an employer is currently accepting apprentices.

Service area: Seattle City Light Boundary and Skagit hydroelectric facilities
Listed location: Boundary and Skagit hydroelectric facilities, Washington This may be a sponsor, training, or service region, not a work site.
Delivery mode: in person
Who the verified information describes: Candidates age 18 or older who meet City Light's general and trade-specific electrical prerequisites and can work at the named hydroelectric facilities.
Eligibility: Legal permission to work in the United States and age 18 or older by hire
High school diploma or equivalent, vocational-school graduation, or an associate degree
Qualifying math coursework or BEAM
Valid Washington driver license by hire
One listed electrical-training or experience prerequisite
Compensation: Paid full-time apprenticeship; City Light states apprentices start at least $46.36 per hour with step increases and City benefits.
Duration: Four years / 8,000 hours, plus at least 144 hours of related academic instruction each year.
Credential: Certificate of Completion and journey-level employee status after completing training and passing required City and union exams.

Next action

What happens next

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Annual cycle; City Light says applications typically run in January or February when business need and budget allow: view official next step View the official program profile

Fit and tradeoffs

Questions to resolve before applying

No current Generation Electrician Constructor opening was verified; the annual schedule depends on business need and budget.
Assignments are tied to the Boundary and Skagit hydroelectric facilities and can involve heights, water, confined spaces, high voltage, and heavy equipment.

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Seattle City Light apprenticeships

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Seattle City Light apprenticeship qualifications and requirements

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