Engineer I, Distributed Systems Focus

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I - ADMS is responsible for performing routine engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. The ADMS Engineer I will provide support and gain experience in the engineering aspects of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) within the Operations Technology & Innovation department.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college program.
A minimum of 18 months of utility transmission or distribution engineering experience, or 12 months with FE. Advanced degrees such as a Master of Engineering or PE can offset work experience up to 1 year.
Proficient in development fundamentals
Proficient in data collection and analysis
The ability to optimize the efficiency and performance of processes, systems, or resources within an organization
Proficient in distribution design and electrical engineering practices
Knowledge of electrical distribution circuit maps and hierarchy of electrical distribution circuits
Knowledge of distribution system planning including power flow and load analysis, voltage quality, and fault analysis
Ability to learn surrounding control room functions and workflows
Ability to read maps and schematics for distribution, substation and transmission
Proficient in outage management and work management systems
Proficient in reporting and developing standard operating procedures

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college program.
Professional Engineer License (PE).
Knowledge of Tampa Electric’s unique power grid and systems
Proficient in risk management related to data privacy, specifically implementing data protection measures to safeguard customer information, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mitigating risks associated with data breaches.
Proficient in risk management related to electrical operations, specifically in system coordination for over-current protection
Skilled with any of the following technical applications: GE ADMS, Model Manager, GTech, Azure DevOps, SAP ERP, or Microsoft Power Apps

Responsibilities

Analyze, recommend, design, plan, test, implement, and support ADMS applications, including SCADA, Power Flow, Fault Analysis, Switching, Outage Management, and Reporting/Dashboards. (30%)
Perform system/data analysis, maintain application configuration settings, and stay apprised of industry trends and enhancements. (20%)
Conduct electric distribution engineering analysis using ADMS advanced applications. (10%)
Provide technical and user support to system operators, division office workers, division engineering, and information technology personnel for ADMS applications. (10%)
Assist in guiding development and processing efforts of Information Technology, outside contractors, and vendors as assigned. (10%)
Maintain and operate the Volt VAR Optimization, Voltage Control, and Rotating Load Shed programs. (10%)
Validate any ADMS model updates prior to production deployment. (10%)