Engineer, Varies - Distribution Planning

Emera Corp • Lutz, FL

90d

About The Position

This Engineer position is responsible for the development of the Electric Delivery Distribution 5-Year and 10-year Construction Program. The position provides analysis and technical studies to ensure reliable cost-effective expansion of Tampa Electric's distribution system. This position is a liaison to the local service areas and provides direction for serving large customers and construction of all distribution feeder construction. This position is responsible for the annual reactive power study and supporting compliance activities as needed. This position is responsible for developing, updating and publishing the Electric Delivery Reliability Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university program.
• Professional Engineer license issued in the State of Florida (preferred).
• No prior, or related, experience is required for Engineer Associate.
• 18 months of related Engineering work experience is required for Engineer I, or 12 months with the FE designation.
• 4 years of related Engineering work experience is required for Engineer II.
• 8 years of related Engineering work experience is required for Engineer Sr.
• Familiarity of power system analysis concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university program (preferred).
• Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning.

Responsibilities

• Performing engineering analysis for creation of the Electric Delivery 5-Year and 10-Year Capital Construction plan. Develop project scopes, costs and schedules. Provide technical support to Project Management team by completing cost estimates, analysis, and documentation for project-justifications.
• Supporting the Service Areas by providing engineering analysis and guidance for the design of facilities to serve large customers. Give direction and approval for the construction of all distribution feeder construction. Evaluate Relay Service requests and provide project scopes and estimates.
• Performing system analysis and studies such as annual system load forecasts, annual reactive power requirements, and system loss studies.
• Maintaining Distribution Load Flow models and providing technical support to Service Area Engineers.
• Identifying location of future substation sites and providing support to Real Estate for future land requirements.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree