Principal Architect - Facilities

About the role

The Principal Architect – Facilities serves as the fleet-wide technical authority for building and facility-related capital projects across the company’s commercial assets. This role provides advanced technical leadership, architectural/engineering design oversight, and lifecycle guidance for upgrades, replacements, and new construction within the company’s operating/service areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural/engineering scope development for capital projects including renovations, expansions, replacements, and new facility construction. Includes coordination with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and building controls engineers to ensure integrated design of facility systems (HVAC, lighting, fire protection, etc.).
• Support long-term planning and capital program development across the commercial fleet.
• Define design requirements, performance criteria, and basis-of-design documentation.
• Review and approve consultant deliverables: drawings, specifications, calculations, building code narratives, and cost estimates.
• Conduct design reviews at key project stages (workshop, conceptual (10%), preliminary (30%), detailed design (60-90-100), IFC).
• Identify value engineering opportunities, ensuring cost-effective, long-term facility solutions.
• Oversee code compliance and permitting considerations. Provide technical oversight during construction, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field change evaluations.
• Conduct site visits to verify field conditions, assess construction progress, and support resolution of technical issues. Ensure that contractor methodologies align with design intent, safety expectations, and quality requirements.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities, ensuring building systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Partner with Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure alignment of schedule, budget, and design deliverables.

Requirements

• Required: Registration as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
• Required: 3 years of supervisory experience of team members and/or managing and guiding contractor services.
• Required: 8 years of work experience consisting of work in heavy industry or utility business with a focus on Project Engineering.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college.
• Required: 8 years of work experience consisting of work in heavy industry or utility business with a focus on Project Engineering.
• Required: Demonstrated sound knowledge of commercial design practices and principles. Demonstrated technical leadership on complex, multi-discipline facility projects. Deep knowledge of applicable codes, building systems, design coordination, and construction practices. Strong communication skills with ability to guide diverse project teams and influence technical decisions.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of company policies and work procedures.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ 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.

Compensation

Competitive Salary

Work Conditions

• Sitting, walking, bending and climbing.
• Requires climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, ability to stand and walk for extended period of time, working in noise, dust and high humidity areas while utilizing personal protection equipment.
• Sometimes requires crawling in and out of tight confined areas.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sitting, walking, bending and climbing.
• Requires climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, ability to stand and walk for extended period of time, working in noise, dust and high humidity areas while utilizing personal protection equipment.
• Sometimes requires crawling in and out of tight confined areas.

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.