Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Substation Structures & Equipment

Location: Tampa, FL (33619)

Job Type: 6+ Month Contract (Contract or Contract-to-Hire)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to provide engineering and operations support for substation Structures and Equipment (S&E) functions on major capital projects. In this role, you will be responsible for performing engineering work directly and providing engineering oversight to contractors, ensuring all deliverables meet standards for quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering & Design: Develop structures and equipment cost estimates, design substation foundations and layouts, and specify electrical equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Contractor Oversight: Guide and review contractor work to ensure it meets technical standards, coordinates with teams to clarify requirements, and verifies quality.
• Project Management: Represent Substation Engineering projects within the project management process, acting as a liaison between internal teams and external contractors.
• Technical Support: Evaluate and select materials, support procurement, and provide engineering support during field activities, construction, and project closeout.
• Permitting & Compliance: Select substation sites and obtain necessary governmental and environmental permits.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years specifically in power system engineering and operations.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of physical substation design, including equipment specifications, site layouts, foundation designs, and ground grid design.
• Licensure: Must be eligible to obtain an FE in the State of Florida and obtain it within the first 2 years of employment. (PE License preferred).
• Other: Must be eligible to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily an office environment, but requires field work within substations or equipment yards to gather data and work with crews.
• Some overtime and weekend work may be necessary.
• Support major storm restorations by conducting field assessments of substations and identifying required repairs.
• Physical ability to walk on uneven surfaces (granite rock, limestone, grass) within substation environments.