ECPM P & C Engineer

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We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead. Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions, all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

Engineer classification is multi-level, based on the qualification guidelines outlined in the Company’s Engineer Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13. A minimum classification of an Engineer I or Engineering Technologist I is required in this position. Engineering Technologist classification is multi-level, based on the qualification guidelines outlined in the Company’s Engineering Technologist Career Path.

About the role

Provides engineering and operations support for substation protection and control. Additionally, provides relay settings consulting and guidance relating to distribution substation protection.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with Electric Delivery’s System Security Department, establish protection requirements and operating philosophy and development of relay protection and control schemes consistent with TEC system requirements. (15%)
• Represent and coordinate the various Substation Engineering projects within Electric Delivery’s Project Management process. (15%)
• Investigate and evaluate available protection and control devices and provide input into the selection and purchase of materials. Follow up on equipment delivery and assure correct charging to projects. Check manufacturers drawing for accuracy. (15%)
• Engineering support of operating departments during checkouts, on-call rotations, and as required. Provide interpretation of engineering design during the construction phase of project. Obtain feedback from operating personnel during construction phase of project for improvement on subsequent designs. (15%)
• Development of all protection and control drawings for assigned projects including preliminaries, layout and installation drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, nameplate schedules, and cable schedules. Prepare and submit work orders and other associated paperwork along with necessary drawings to the operating departments. Support Protection & Control crews during work. Reconciliation of all records, prints, etc. once work is completed. Also includes writing operating and switching instructions. (40%)

Relationships

• Key Internal: All Electric Delivery departments, including Substation Operations, System Security, Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Planning, and Energy Supply.
• Key External: Maintain frequent contact with other utility and industry personnel, vendors, and participate in relevant professional organizations (i.e., IEEE PES PSRC & Substations Committee) as budgets permit.

Supervision

• Direct: None
• Indirect: May provide guidance, training, and consult as relay engineering specialist to other P&C engineers on substation relaying schemes and calculations.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Engineer I – Minimum 18 months of experience or 12 months experience with an FE
• Engineering Technologist I – Minimum 3.5 years experience (3 with FE)
• Engineer II – Minimum 4 years of experience
• Engineering Technologist II – Minimum 6 years of experience
• Senior Engineer – Minimum 8 years of experience and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• Senior Engineering Technologist – Minimum 10 years of experience
• Principle Engineer – Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Engineering Technology Degree from ABET accredited program is accepted

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Eligible to obtain an FE in the State of Florida and must obtain within the first 2 years of employment

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida

Related Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in power system engineering and operations.

Supervisory Experience Required:

• None

Skills

Required:

• Must have sound knowledge of or basis to learn protection and control systems to interpret Substation and manufacturer’s drawings and to be able to independently evaluate and modify system designs.

Preferred:

• The ability to manage individual researcher or staff specialist responsibilities and to conduct, coordinate, and supervise complex engineering studies and reports.
• The ability to assist in training, orientation, work assignments, and supervision of other employees.

Leadership Competencies

• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

Working Conditions

• Most work is in an office environment; however, field work within substations or in the equipment yard to gather data, work with crews, etc. may be required.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be necessary.
• Rotational on-call duties are required for one week at a time.
• Support major storm restorations by conducting field assessments of TEC substations and identifying required repairs.

Physical Demands

• Working in substations requires walking on uneven surfaces (granite rock, limestone roadways, and grass areas).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.