SENIOR ENGINEER I - ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION

Seminole Electric•Tampa, FL

12d

About The Position

Provides engineering support and analytical services with limited supervision for daily management, design, specification, configuration, troubleshooting and support of substation systems, structures, and components. Requires the proficient use of engineering principles, practices, and judgment. Duties may include general substation engineering support accountabilities including AC/DC calculations, equipment specification, performance evaluation and monitoring, capital project ideation and management, and compliance with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards. Incumbents have the responsibility and authority to analyze and recommend solutions on routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.,) issues. Participates in and leads teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel. Presents effective technical information to company management or other industry professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum is required.
Minimum six (6) years of related professional engineering experience.
Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the development of specifications, applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.), project management, and the analysis of engineering problems related to substation design, construction and operation.
Ability to read electrical schematics and a working knowledge of the devices represented on typical utility substation schematics.
Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems, and utility DC systems.
Knowledge of common substation equipment including Transformers, Breakers, Switches, Reclosers, and Metal Clad Switchgear.
Knowledge of substation construction and maintenance techniques.
Experience completing electrical calculations such as AC/DC station service sizing, AC/DC voltage drop and conduit fill.
Ability to investigate a failure, gather necessary information and determine the root cause while under pressure.
Must be able to work and access all locations of the plant and grounds.
Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Must be able to lift and carry over 25 pounds
Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional
Substation engineering and design
Substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance techniques AC/DC calculations
Applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.)
Knowledge of transmission, substation, operations, and construction
Project planning and coordination
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Communication - Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written
Planning and Organizing
Analytical
Problem Solving
Focus on Quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
Project and time management
Result-oriented
Problem Solving
Attention to details
Multi-tasking

Nice To Haves

Licensure/registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
A Master’s degree or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) will equate to one (1) year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and/or supports activities in the following areas: project planning, development, engineering, construction planning, execution, and closeout.
Provides technical work directions to lower-level engineers and a level of oversight of contractors
Works within and across teams to influence technical solutions to problems and manages projects and/or tasks to timely completion
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Interprets contract requirements for substation equipment, engineering, and construction services.
Prepares engineering progress reports associated with project design and/or construction activities
Performs engineering calculations and studies as necessary to support project scope
Analyzes and recommends solutions for routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.,) issues.
Prepares and delivers comprehensive written and oral reports of technical issues, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations
Prepares and/or reviews calculations, studies, standards, specifications, drawings, procedures to support core design and project engineering activities.
Designs and specifies substation materials, equipment and monitoring and recording equipment, oversees installation and maintenance.
Prepares or supports others into the development of RFPs, , pricing documents, bidder’s lists, bid evaluation criteria and cost estimates for process, systems, structures and component projects.
Advises others, within and beyond team boundaries, on technical issues within functional area of responsibilities
Engages peers and cross-functional management as a lead resource to manage discipline specific investigations and corrective actions
Leads multidisciplinary project team to complete development, detailed engineering as well as construction planning and execution activities for transmission substations
Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.