Project Engineer- Solar

Tampa Electric Company•Plant City, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Manage Engineering and Construction Projects in the Energy Supply organization. Lead project teams as the single point of accountability for all aspects of project execution. The project manager is also responsible for all phases of planning and executing projects to meet the goals of the company with respect to schedule, financial, and operating performance. The duties include conflict resolution between the company and the engineering, construction, equipment, and material providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract negotiations.
In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 6 years related experience may be considered.
Ability to lead and motivate team members.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Solid understanding of power plant or industrial process operations
Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam: Physical Worker Medical Exam

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Engineering, Construction, Business or a related field is preferred.
MBA or graduate degree in Engineering Management desirable.
Professional Engineering License, PMP certification
Experience managing general construction and/or engineering contracts
Experience with facility improvements and maintenance/upgrades desirable
Minimum of three (3) years direct or indirect supervisory experience
Working knowledge of work management systems, project management, scheduling and cost control systems
A minimum of 11 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations; Experience must include a minimum of 2 years of work directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position. In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 7 years related experience may be considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of direct or indirect supervisory experience
Proven ability to develop detailed project schedules and project cost control systems.
Proven ability to analyze schedule and/or cost information and take corrective actions as necessary.
Knowledgeable on requirements to contract and manage outside Engineering/Consulting organizations for completion of multidiscipline projects.
Skilled at identifying the readiness of a project team and able to refocus/retrain or re-staff as needed.
A minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations; Experience must include a minimum of 4 years of work directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position. In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 8 years related experience may be considered.
Minimum of seven (7) years direct or indirect supervisory experience
Project Management skill level proven to be the “go to” person when high profile projects need managing.
Proven skill as mentor for less senior personnel.
Proven ability to successfully manage long term, complex and large budget projects.
Demonstrated understanding of broader business issues and practices.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of multiple capital projects.
Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources in order to drive project execution and meet project objectives.
Management responsibilities begin with project initiation and include planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project close-out.
Be accountable for project performance measured by safety, schedule, financial, and operating goals.
Ensure project business cases are well developed and understood.
Ensure the business case is well documented in project authorization documents (PSA, CIR, PCR).
Manage development of project execution plans and ensure adherence to the project specific plans or to the standard project management procedures as appropriate.
Lead decision making concerning the extent to which detailed project specific plans are required.
Ensure plans are updated when needed to meet changing conditions or requirements.
Ensure the project plans, estimates, and schedules are reasonable and achievable.
Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the work of station personnel, multi-discipline engineers, construction supervisors, procurement personnel, project planners, project controls analysts or others assigned to a project team, in a manner that supports the project, company and department goals and objectives.
Manage project communications.
Identify project stakeholders and keep them well informed; effectively facilitate regular project team meetings; deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion; and understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Ensure accurate project status reporting.
Provide updates on cost, schedule, status, and critical items which may materially affect project performance or department or company operations.
Present project status to management and key stakeholders on a regular basis.