This position can be hired at two different levels:This role will have supervisory duties.
POSITION CONCEPTProcess and create work requests for transmission construction projects received from various sources including TEC energy delivery system expansion, governmental agencies, developers, and private entities. The Engineer provides engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for the work order producing process of the Transmission Section.
This Progression includes classifications from four levels of the Engineering Progression (Associate to Senior Engineer). The majority of the work is performed independently. Projects range from routine to complex.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEngineer II and Senior Engineer Levels:- Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineering practice and standards. Using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD prepare and issue all associated design drawings, specifications and bills of material in a professional and thorough design package.
- Provide project management for assigned projects including scheduling, cost estimating, coordination and quality control. Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to achieve resolution of project activities. Issue all project deliverables in a timely manner in order to support administrative, procurement, and construction activities.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Provide support, advice and training to design and support staff as required to assist in the proper discharge of their duties.
SUPERVISIONMay have direct responsibility for one or more professional or paraprofessional employees on a project assignment basis
RELATIONSHIPSKey Internal: Contact with professional and paraprofessional personnel at levels ranging from management to entry level. Interaction includes providing, requesting and/or receiving information required to accomplish tasks, to resolve design and/or construction problems/issues, and in consultation for such. Will interact with personnel in the following organizations: ED T & D Operations, ED Financial Services, ED Substation & Meter Services, ED Grid Operations Support & Planning, ED Grid Operations, ED Purchasing & Contracts, ED Engineering & Field Services, ED Construction Services, ED Standards, ED Line Clearance, ED Skills Training, Safety & Industrial Health, ED Environmental, Customer Services, Telecommunications Engineering, Real Estate Services, Legal Services, Corporate Communications, and Community Relations.
Key External: Interacts with state, county and municipal officials, railroad officials, environmental permitting agency representatives, developers and their agents, architectural and engineering firms, gas/water/communication utilities, home owners associations, customers, other governmental agencies, contractors, transmission equipment manufacturers and vendors and others as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS (Applies to all levels)EducationRequired: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical) from an ABET accredited college program is required
Preferred: An Electrical or Civil Engineering degree; Florida licensed Professional Engineer
Licenses/CertificationsRequired: None Required
Preferred: Florida licensed Professional Engineer
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)Required: - The ability to calculate forces acting on structures and equipment, resolve geometric and trigonometric problems to calculate geographical position and direction of forces.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the Tampa Electric transmission and distribution construction specifications, operations and mapping to produce designs and create estimates that encompass the expansion, relocation and maintenance of transmission facilities while appropriately considering distribution facilities.
- Must be able to work independently on complex assignments involving a wide variety of situations requiring sound judgment.
- Requires familiarity with TEC computer-based tools MSOffice, GIS, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD to efficiently complete day-to-day assignments.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both through oral communication and formal written correspondence.
- Requires accessing energized substations for inspection purposes after being trained.
Preferred: None
WORKING CONDITIONS Employee is required to work in clear to stormy, hot or cold weather while upon both improved and unimproved terrain. Occasional overtime is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTSEmployee is required to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle off-road, repeatedly exit and enter a high sitting vehicle, and open and close gates using 100 pounds of force in clear to stormy, hot or cold weather while upon both improved and unimproved terrain. It is required that the employee be able to tape measure off of physical features in the landscape and with a five-pound hammer drive 4' wood lathes to mark pole locations.
LEVEL SCOPE AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A combined maximum of one year of work experience credit may be granted for co-op work experience, an advanced degree, and/or a PE license.
Engineer II- Qualifications for this level shall include sustained demonstrated sound knowledge in a functional work area with an expected or higher degree of performance.
- Should have demonstrated knowledge of policies and work procedures within the Company.
- Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications; may have significant role in training, orientation, assigning work or supervising other employees; may receive assistance and/or guidance on unusual problems; may have limited authority for performing work on an individual basis with quasi-supervisory responsibility over other employees as may be assigned; may prepare engineering analyses, specifications and reports on an independent basis.
Required: Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.
Senior Engineer- Must have demonstrated above expected performance in the Engineer II classification, sound knowledge of functional area of work and advanced engineering concepts and their interactions and relationships to total Company operation, and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Approval by the business unit Vice President is required.
Required: Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
#LI-SC1TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!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....Please make sure to read below!!! 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 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.
