Engineer, Varies - Distribution Planning

Overview

Title : Engineer, Varies - Distribution Planning

Company : Tampa Electric Company

Location : Tampa, Florida

Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position concept

This Engineer position is responsible for the development of the Electric Delivery Distribution 5-Year and 10-year Construction Program. The position provides analysis and technical studies to ensure reliable, cost-effective expansion of Tampa Electric's distribution system. This position is a liaison to the local service areas and provides direction for serving large customers and construction of all distribution feeder construction. This position is responsible for the annual reactive power study and supporting compliance activities as needed. This position is responsible for developing, updating and publishing the Electric Delivery Reliability Plan.

This position may be staffed at the Engineer Associate, I, II or Senior Engineer level based on skills, experience and education as outlined in the Company's Engineer Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis for the creation of the Electric Delivery 5-Year and 10-Year Capital Construction plan. Develop project scopes, costs and schedules. Provide technical support to Project Management by completing cost estimates, analysis, and documentation for project justifications. (30%)
• Support Service Areas by providing engineering analysis and guidance for the design of facilities to serve large customers. Provide direction and approval for all distribution feeder construction. Evaluate Relay Service requests and provide project scopes and estimates. (20%)
• Perform system analyses and studies such as annual system load forecasts, annual reactive power requirements, and system loss studies. (20%)
• Maintain Distribution Load Flow models and provide technical support to Service Area Engineers. (15%)
• Identify locations of future substation sites and provide support to Real Estate for future land requirements. (15%)

Supervision

Direct Supervision : No direct supervisory responsibilities. Indirect Supervision : May direct other technical personnel as needed for projects, committees and general work assignments.

Relationships

Key Internal : Works with engineers, technicians and managers of various departments at Tampa Electric. Key External : May work with customers, government and / or regulatory agencies, vendors, and consultants.

Qualifications

Required : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Licenses / Certifications : Preferred : Professional Engineer license issued in the State of Florida.

Related Experience :

Engineer Associate : Required : No prior or related experience is required. Preferred : Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning.

Engineer I : Required : 18 months of related Engineering work experience or 12 months with FE designation. Preferred : Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning.

Engineer II : Required : 4 years of related Engineering work experience. Preferred : Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning. Licenses / Certifications : Preferred : PE license in Florida.

Engineer Sr. : Required : 8 years of related Engineering work experience. Preferred : Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning. Licenses / Certifications : Preferred : PE license in Florida.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Required : Familiarity with power system analysis concepts. Preferred : Experience with distribution construction plan analysis and distribution design.

Working conditions

This position primarily (~95%) works in a professional office environment. Occasionally (~5%) may be in the field for site or project meetings. Some travel may be required. Overtime and on-call duties may be required.

Equal Opportunity and accommodations

TECO Energy is proud to be an 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 and accommodation policies are as stated by the company and in accordance with applicable laws. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to when accommodation is needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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