Engineer (Varies)- Unit Commitment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, communicate, and execute the short-term resource availability and prepare the Unit Commitment Plan for review and approval by Grid Operations.
• Communicate and coordinate with plant personnel, Grid Operations, Wholesale Marketing, Planning & Fuels, and other departments.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly power transaction pricing and system economic evaluations for Marketing and Fuels department.
• Plan integrated supply-side and demand-side resource alternatives to meet the reliability and economic needs of Tampa Electric Company.
• Conduct short-term analyses to develop energy resource utilization alternatives and make recommendations based on cost-effectiveness and reliability.
• Conduct independent engineering studies and analyses in areas such as capacity utilization, modeling techniques, and operational effectiveness, making technical recommendations for process improvement.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and review of existing modeling methods, recommending continuous improvement revisions in either the models or methods.
• Provide technical analysis in support of various strategic business issues and develop policy and strategic initiatives that further the interests of Tampa Electric Company and TECO Energy.

Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college.
• PREFERRED: Master’s level degree in business or technical field from a college accredited by the Commission on Colleges or ABET.

Licenses/Certifications

• PREFERRED: Valid registration as a Florida Professional Engineer.

Experience

• Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college. Related experience consists of: wholesale marketing, system planning, engineering, operations, PC rate-making or revenue requirements.
• PREFERRED: Four years of related experience consisting of wholesale marketing, system planning, engineering, operations, PC rate-making or revenue requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Required: Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• PREFERRED: Basic knowledge of Microsoft SQL and SharePoint and advanced knowledge of Excel (use of pivot tables, macros, etc.).

Work Conditions

• Requires working extended hours and weekends.
• Requires emergency management storm duty.
• Frequent travel is required.

Compensation

• 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.

Benefits

• Pre-employment screening including a Baseline Medical Examination, drug screening, and background check.
• Benefits package includes 401k savings plan with company matching, pension plan, paid time off, paid holiday time, medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, tuition assistance program, employee assistance program, wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, bonus plan, and more.

Physical Requirements

• Must successfully complete a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

ADA Policy

• It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application Accommodations

• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.