Engineer I

Overview

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POSITION CONCEPT : Provide technical support for the engineering, design, planning, operation, documentation, and maintenance of all revenue metering equipment.

Title : Engineer I

Company : Tampa Electric Company

State and City : Florida - Tampa

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Primary duties and responsibilities are described below.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Senior Meter Engineer to ensure existing and planned revenue metering systems are in compliance with the Florida Service Commission Rules and Regulations through : Random Sample Test and evaluation; Periodic Test and evaluation; Acceptance Test of new metering equipment; Obsolete meter elimination.
• Perform ongoing meter failure analysis to determine future meter needs and plan for conversion to an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI).
• Support the Senior Engineer and Manager with issues related to the Smart Meter (AMI) initiative such as Opt-Out, Meter Data Management (MDM) system, integration of MDM with CIS and OMS, regulatory and customer concerns.
• Provide technical support and solutions to Tampa Electric Company customers on all issues concerning revenue metering and sub-metering.
• Work with the Senior Engineer and / or Manager of Meter Operations to ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards as they relate to metering equipment by : ensuring evidence is up-to-date; updating Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets as needed.
• Support the Senior Engineer with metering standards and specifications as the company moves to AMI and on the metering of the company's renewable energy programs by reviewing work requests and interconnection agreements to ensure compliance with applicable Tampa Electric Company Retail Tariffs and Standard Electrical System Requirements.
• Serve as the back-up to the Senior Engineer, Meter Operations by assisting and documenting the testing and evaluation of new equipment and in day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

Education

Required : A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college.

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred : To have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or pass the exam within one year of employment.

Direct Experience

Required : None

Preferred : Minimum of six months of direct work experience performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA)

Required : Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Power Point; data gathering and research; some basic programming in Excel

Preferred : Metering standards and specifications; NERC standards related to metering; use of a spectrum analyzer.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands / Requirements

Benefits TECO offers a competitive Benefits package including : 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 TECO Energy customers. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company\'s rules and procedures.

EEO and Application Information

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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 and ADA and accommodation information are provided as part of the application process and company policy.

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Note : This job description reflects the information provided and does not enumerate all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

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