Position Concept The Engineer - Asset Management is responsible for supporting Tampa Electric's Substation/Transmission Reliability Team through data collection, performance monitoring, and strategy development. This role involves collecting, maintaining, and analyzing asset data to provide actionable insights that drive asset reliability and performance improvements. The engineer will assist in the development and implementation of maintenance programs, ensuring all assets are accurately documented in reliability systems, leveraging tools like Cascade and Power BI to track asset conditions and trends. Additionally, the engineer will provide continuous support to Substation/Transmission engineering, operations, and asset management teams by offering data-driven recommendations and maintaining the accuracy of asset databases to optimize maintenance activities and capital project alignment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Facilitate the collection and organization of asset data, ensuring assets are accurately identified, documented, and maintained within the reliability management systems. Support database development and provide strategic recommendations for enhancing asset reliability, optimizing maintenance activities, and addressing emerging issues through effective data management practices.
- Maintain and analyze asset data specifically for Substation/Transmission reliability teams. Provide ongoing support to operations and engineering by delivering actionable insights and analysis aimed at improving asset performance and reliability. This includes generating reports and monitoring trends that drive data-based decision-making.
- Leverage Cascade and Power BI dashboards to continuously monitor asset performance, track maintenance activities, and identify real-time trends in asset condition. Provide actionable insights based on these trends to proactively address potential reliability issues, optimize maintenance programs, and support decision-making for operational improvements.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of maintenance programs and procedures for both transmission and substation assets.
- Manage, revise, and maintain the status of capital project recommendations, ensuring they align with asset reliability goals and are updated based on performance data, maintenance needs, and operational priorities.
- Conduct field audits to verify the accuracy of asset data, ensuring alignment between field conditions and database records to support informed decision-making and reliability improvements.
Indirect Supervision: - Co-ops or intern students
- Collaborates with and provides support to the Asset Management group, Substation/Transmission Operations, Engineering teams, and contractors.
Relationships Key Internal:
- Interfaces with Tampa Electric's Asset Management and Substation/Transmission Engineering and Operations departments. Works closely with electrical subject matter experts to ensure alignment on asset performance, reliability strategies, and maintenance procedures.
Key External:
- Collaborates with contractors, vendors, insurance agencies, engineering firms, and other external stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications Engineer I - Minimum 18 months of experience or 12 months experience with an FE
Engineer II - Minimum 4 years of experience
Senior Engineer - Minimum 8 years of experience and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
Principle Engineer - Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer.
Education Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: N/A
Preferred: FE or ability to obtain FE within 1 year of employment.
Related Experience Required: Please refer to minimum experience requirements for Engineers per the TEC Engineering Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13.
Preferred: Co-op experience (Energy Delivery - Substation/Transmission). Experience in the electric utility industry.
Leadership Competencies - Champions Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
- Drives Business Excellence for Customers
- Builds Collaborative Relationships
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
Working Conditions - This position will be 100% onsite.
- Standard Monday to Friday work week.
- Job involves approximately 50-70% office work and 30-50% fieldwork.
- Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying environmental conditions, including hot, humid, or cold weather.
- Occasionally after-hours/weekend work may be required.
Physical Demands/Requirements - Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work assigned.
- Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
- Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects with fingers and palms.
- Must be able to pull, push, lift, and carry objects.
TECO 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.
