Electrical Engineer III - Ruskin - TECO

Description

Title: Electrical Engineer III
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
POSITION CONCEPT:
This position is for a Senior Engineer (III) level. This position is responsible for assigned projects in the Outage & Project Management (O&PM) Department and for carrying out assignments requiring knowledge and experience in power plants and, in particular, the planning, design, and execution of capital projects and operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, serving as a discipline engineer on assigned projects, acting in a project engineer role coordinating the efforts of the other discipline engineers on the project team, and generally acting as a resource to the members of the Energy Supply staff regarding technical feasibility and engineering studies as they relate to the Energy Supply area. Responsibilities will also include assisting in the development and maintenance of standards and processes related to design of engineered systems within the engineer's discipline. This work is in support of improving or maintaining safety, generation unit capacity, availability, and reliability, meeting new environmental regulations or to expand our generating facilities. Use of new technologies and utilizing new engineering techniques and tools is an ongoing responsibility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discipline and/or Project Engineer (lead engineer for the project) on assigned projects and provide technical support to the O&PM Management Team and Project Manager as required. This project engineering role encompasses all project aspects from leading pre-project studies, project initiation, preliminary engineering design, detailed engineering design, installation, check-out, start-up, commissioning.
• Monitor ongoing work activities to confirm manufacturer/fabricator compliance to project plans, specifications, and monitor/enforces compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate work with O&PM Construction, plant outage coordinators, station engineering staff, Environmental Services department, station planners, and on-site and off-site contractors to maintain cost and schedule milestones. Provide input into schedule activity durations, commit to schedule performance, and provide regular updates to schedulers.
• Review engineering documents, including, but not limited to design drawings and reports, prepared by outside consultants to ensure suitability, adherence to specifications, and quality (freedom from errors and omissions).
• Assist O&PM Construction personnel in developing Scope of Works, project schedules, and cost estimates. This will typically involve providing engineering design packages with drawings, specifications, etc. that are included by reference in the Scope of Work.
• When assigned as Project Engineer, schedule and facilitate project team meetings/conference calls to maintain project schedules and costs, and efficiently address/resolve project issues and concerns. Work closely with the Project Manager to avoid overlapping responsibilities and adherence to norms of communication in the Energy Supply business unit.

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Preferred: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of eight (8) years of design engineering and project engineering experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: The position requires a working knowledge of engineering design for electrical distribution systems typical for industrial and process plants. Knowledge of basic plant processes and chemical reactions is required. A strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test. Must be able to wear a fall- protection harness for periodic inspections. Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job. Ability to inspect motor-control centers, switchgear, transformers, relays, and other power plant equipment. This includes climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces. Must possess leadership qualities and have team working skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of the power distribution of a power generation facility to include ranging from 120V distribution panels to generator step up transformers. Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Florida Building Codes and Standards.
WORK CONDITIONS:
This position requires working in an industrial environment (including heights and confined space), working in a Power Generation facility up to 25% of the workday, working some overtime (weekends and holidays), some travel locally, nationally and limited internationally.
COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develop People and Teams
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package
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 and more
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.