Engineer - Transmission, Varies

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Tampa Electric is hiring at the Engineer II or Senior Engineer level. The Transmission Engineer processes and creates work requests for transmission construction projects from sources including system expansion, government agencies, developers, and private entities. The role provides engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for Transmission Section work orders. Work is performed mostly independently and ranges from routine to complex. The position designs transmission lines and prepares design documents using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. It also provides project management, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and issues deliverables in support of procurement and construction. The role may provide training and support to design and support staff and may have project-based supervisory responsibilities. The employee must participate in emergency and storm response or recovery activities as a condition of employment. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather and terrain, occasional overtime, and physical field activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical) from an ABET-accredited college program.
Ability to calculate forces acting on structures and equipment and solve geometric and trigonometric problems to calculate geographic position and direction of forces.
Familiarity with Tampa Electric transmission and distribution construction specifications, operations, and mapping, and ability to produce designs and estimates that account for transmission facilities and relevant distribution facilities.
Ability to work independently on complex assignments involving varied situations and sound judgment.
Familiarity with TEC computer-based tools, including Microsoft Office, GIS, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD.
Effective oral communication and formal written correspondence skills.
Engineer II: Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the position's duties and responsibilities.
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the position's duties and responsibilities, and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.
Senior Engineer: Demonstrated above-expected performance in the Engineer II classification, sound functional-area knowledge, and knowledge of advanced engineering concepts and their relationship to company operations.
Senior Engineer: Approval by the business unit Vice President.
Ability to drive a 4-wheel-drive vehicle off-road, repeatedly enter and exit a high-sitting vehicle, and open and close gates using 100 pounds of force.
Ability to tape-measure physical landscape features and use a five-pound hammer to drive four-foot wood lathes to mark pole locations.
Ability to work outdoors in clear to stormy, hot or cold weather on improved and unimproved terrain.
Availability for occasional overtime and required storm or emergency response.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or Civil Engineering degree.
Florida licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

Process and create work requests for transmission construction projects from system expansion, governmental agencies, developers, private entities, and other sources.
Provide engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for Transmission Section work orders.
Engineer and design safe, economical transmission lines in accordance with accepted engineering practices and standards.
Use PLS-CADD and AutoCAD to prepare and issue design drawings, specifications, and bills of material as part of complete design packages.
Manage assigned projects, including scheduling, cost estimating, coordination, and quality control.
Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments and organizations to resolve project activities and issues.
Issue project deliverables in a timely manner to support administrative, procurement, and construction activities.
Provide support, advice, and training to design and support staff as needed.
Access energized substations for inspection after receiving training.
Participate in emergency and disaster response or recovery activities to maintain service to customers.
Perform other duties as required.