Substation S&E Engineer / Engineering Technologist (Varies)

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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.

About the role

Provides engineering and operations support for substation Structures and Equipment (S&E) functions for major capital projects managed by the ECPM team. This position is responsible for both performing engineering work directly and offering engineering oversight to contractors performing engineering tasks on behalf of Tampa Electric. Ensures that all engineering deliverables meet TEC standards, coordinates with contractors to clarify requirements, and verifies the quality and compliance of contractor work.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for projects from various sources including TEC energy delivery system expansion, governmental agencies, developers, and private entities, both by performing these tasks directly and by overseeing and guiding contractors executing these activities on behalf of Tampa Electric.
• Review contractor work to ensure it meets TEC standards and provide clarification or direction as needed.
• Develop structures and equipment cost estimates.
• Select substation sites and obtain governmental and environmental permits.
• Design substation foundations and structure layouts, specify and apply the electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, bus/cables, and instrument transformers.
• Develop work requests and construction prints.
• Develop and maintain substation equipment specifications in accordance with the latest industry standards and current operating policies.
• Represent and coordinate Substation Engineering projects within Electric Delivery’s Project Management process, acting as a liaison between internal teams and contractors.
• Oversee the progress and technical quality of contractor work to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Evaluate and select materials, providing expertise in the procurement process.
• Collaborate with contractors on material selection, monitor equipment delivery, ensure proper project accounting, and verify the accuracy of manufacturers’ drawings.
• Provide engineering support to operating departments during field activities including field data collection, construction, and closeout.
• Interpret engineering designs during construction, facilitate communication between internal teams and contractors, and gather feedback for future design improvements.
• Support major storm restorations by conducting field assessments of TEC substations and identifying required repairs.

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. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractor engineering teams.

Supervision

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

Requirements

• 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 of 10 years of experience
• Principle Engineer: Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Engineering Technology Degree from ABET accredited program.
• 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

• Must have sound knowledge of physical substation design, including equipment specifications, site layouts & foundation designs, ground grid design, and permitting processes.
• 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.
• 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. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our 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.