Engineer I, Distributed Systems Focus

About the role

The Engineer I - ADMS is responsible for performing routine engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. The ADMS Engineer I will provide support and gain experience in the engineering aspects of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) within the Operations Technology & Innovation department.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, recommend, design, plan, test, implement, and support ADMS applications, including SCADA, Power Flow, Fault Analysis, Switching, Outage Management, and Reporting/Dashboards. (30%)
• Perform system/data analysis, maintain application configuration settings, and stay apprised of industry trends and enhancements. (20%)
• Conduct electric distribution engineering analysis using ADMS advanced applications. (10%)
• Provide technical and user support to system operators, division office workers, division engineering, and information technology personnel for ADMS applications. (10%)
• Assist in guiding development and processing efforts of Information Technology, outside contractors, and vendors as assigned. (10%)
• Maintain and operate the Volt VAR Optimization, Voltage Control, and Rotating Load Shed programs. (10%)
• Validate any ADMS model updates prior to production deployment. (10%)

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college program.
• Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Related Experience Required: A minimum of 18 months of utility transmission or distribution engineering experience, or 12 months with FE. Advanced degrees such as a Master of Engineering or PE can offset work experience up to 1 year.

Qualifications

• Proficient in development fundamentals
• Proficient in data collection and analysis
• The ability to optimize the efficiency and performance of processes, systems, or resources within an organization
• Proficient in distribution design and electrical engineering practices
• Knowledge of electrical distribution circuit maps and hierarchy of electrical distribution circuits
• Knowledge of distribution system planning including power flow and load analysis, voltage quality, and fault analysis
• Ability to learn surrounding control room functions and workflows
• Ability to read maps and schematics for distribution, substation and transmission
• Proficient in outage management and work management systems
• Proficient in reporting and developing standard operating procedures
• Preferred: Knowledge of Tampa Electric’s unique power grid and systems
• Preferred: Proficient in risk management related to data privacy, specifically implementing data protection measures to safeguard customer information, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mitigating risks associated with data breaches.
• Preferred: Proficient in risk management related to electrical operations, specifically in system coordination for over‑current protection

Skills

• Skilled with any of the following technical applications: GE ADMS, Model Manager, GTech, Azure DevOps, SAP ERP, or Microsoft Power Apps

Schedule

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days