Overview
Title : Engineer III or IV (Controls & I / C)
Company : Tampa Electric Company
State and City : Florida- Tampa
Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days
The Controls Engineer's primary areas of responsibility, within Generation Major Projects, will include but not be limited to the Emerson Ovation and ABB DCS, combustion turbine and steam turbine control systems, PLCs and instrumentation. This mid-level engineer position works under minimal supervision, may be called on to conduct, coordinate and supervise complex engineering studies and design, and carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
This position will function as a staff engineer supporting Emerging Technologies' Major Projects at Tampa Electric's Power Stations. Projects include major generation expansion projects with a focus on improving fuel efficiency, emissions compliance and dual-fuel reliability.
These projects include a detailed engineering phase and a field engineering phase. The detailed engineering will be performed with an Engineering Firm. During the detailed engineering phase, the engineer will be required to travel to the Engineering Firm offices (approx. 2 trips per month, 3-5 days per trip). Temporary relocation is preferred but not required. The field engineering phase will require the engineer to work at various Tampa Electric Power Stations during construction and commissioning of the new equipment.
The Emerging Technology department leads the evaluation, development, and execution of innovative generation projects to enhance TEC's energy supply portfolio. The team focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and support long-term grid reliability.
Emerging Technology plays a critical role in shaping TEC's future energy infrastructure. By identifying and deploying advanced generation solutions—such as major generation expansion projects with a focus on improving fuel efficiency, emissions compliance and dual-fuel reliability. The department ensures TEC remains a resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking utility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Detailed Design Engineering Phase :
Field Engineering Phase :
Education
Required : Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering
Preferred : Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
Licenses / Certifications
Not Required : P.E (Eng II)
Required : P.E (Eng IV)
Preferred : P.E (Eng III)
Preferred : Florida FE or EIT (Eng III and Eng IV)
Experience
Required : Minimum of 6 years of direct work experience in Power Plant design engineering with specific experience on large, multi-disciplinary projects (Eng II)
Required : Minimum of 8 years of direct work experience in Power Plant design engineering with specific experience on large, multi-disciplinary projects (Eng III)
Required : Minimum of 12 years of direct work experience in Power Plant design engineering with specific experience on large, multi-disciplinary projects (Eng IV)
Preferred : Direct work experience performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Required : Ability to learn and work safely in a construction and plant environment.
Preferred : Competencies
Working Conditions
Normal working hours are Monday-Friday 40 hours / week. Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed and a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary. Travel will be required in the U.S. and possibly internationally. Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors and may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust and high noise levels. Will be required to work near moving / operating mechanical equipment and energized electrical equipment.
Physical Demands / Requirements
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned; ascend / descend ladders, stairs and the like using feet, legs, hands and arms; maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching, on / in narrow or slippery surfaces and / or confined spaces.
TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary
Storm Duty Requirements
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 our TECO Energy 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.
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.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.
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