ENGINEER III - ELECTRICAL (POWER GENERATION)
About The Position
Provides complex electrical and instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services to support power plant reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance in a cost-effective manner. Manages and coordinates engineering activities supporting plant operations and maintenance to improve reliability, operability, and maintainability. Plans, develops, designs, and executes capital and major expense projects, including exploring project needs, defining scope, and providing engineering oversight and consultation across cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget and on schedule. Provides technical direction and reviews engineering and design drawings, technical calculations, and other peer and vendor deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, standards, policies, and guidelines. Champions changes to department or corporate processes and procedures to drive continuous improvement and alignment with corporate goals and division business imperatives. The position works with SECI departments, architecture and engineering firms, construction contractors, suppliers, manufacturer representatives, utilities, permitting agencies, public interest groups, professional organizations, and the general public. Some travel and work outside normal business hours are required. On-site inspections may involve occasional overnight travel within the service territory, and temporary assignment to construction sites may be required. Work in some plant areas may involve hazards typical of an industrial environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- At least six years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience in large, modern power plants involving design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation and control systems.
- Experience developing detailed engineering and technical specifications and detailed engineering budgetary estimates.
- Experience evaluating and analyzing electrical components and troubleshooting complex engineering problems.
- A Master’s degree or Professional Engineer (PE) registration may count as one year of experience.
- Must be able to access all locations of the plant and grounds, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, wear required personal protective equipment, and lift and carry over 25 pounds.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Responsibilities
- Create detailed plans for equipment or process evaluation, testing, and monitoring programs up to three years in the future.
- Check proposed engineering design modifications developed by other department engineers for completeness and applicability.
- Conduct or lead design studies for process systems or equipment.
- Prepare or lead development of technical specifications, pricing documents, bidder lists, bid evaluation criteria, and project cost estimates for process systems, equipment, or maintenance projects.
- Advise department engineers on technical and engineering design criteria.
- Analyze complex plant operations or maintenance problems that could lead to design changes, alternate equipment selection, different operating practices, or a combination of these; make recommendations based on the analysis.
- Conduct economic evaluations of equipment proposals or alternative practices.
- Review and comment on analyses or evaluations when assigned lead responsibility.
- Conduct operating or maintenance feasibility studies of complex electrical and I&C engineering conditions and systems.
- Act as a technical advisor to plant operations and maintenance groups.
- Analyze electrical equipment failures to determine their source and preventive actions.
- Follow OSHA and SECI safety rules, complete required safety training, and participate in safety briefings and meetings.
- Follow environmental rules and regulations, complete required environmental training, and immediately report environmental reportable incidents.
- Assist in creating and updating the ten-year project plan.
- Evaluate bid proposals and recommend contract awards.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams through development, detailed engineering, construction planning, and execution for generation projects.
- Oversee contracted engineering, coordinate contractor and owner engineering interfaces, and ensure projects meet construction drawing, specification, schedule, quality, and performance requirements.
- Perform NERC Compliance Program roles when designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix, including ongoing retention of audit-ready evidence; understand the Enterprise Internal Compliance Program and related duties and responsibilities.
- Perform other duties applicable to the position or as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
