Principal Architect - Facilities

Title:  Principal Architect - Facilities
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT: 

The Principal Architect – Facilities serves as the fleet-wide technical authority for building and facility-related capital projects across the company’s commercial assets. Provides advanced technical leadership, architectural/engineering design oversight, and lifecycle guidance for upgrades, replacements, and new construction within the company’s operating/service areas. Ensures that all facility projects, including administrative buildings, control rooms, maintenance facilities, warehouses, labs, training spaces, and site infrastructure are planned and executed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices. Operates as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for building systems, coordinating closely with project managers, engineering disciplines, operations, and external consultants to ensure safe, resilient, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. Directly influences scope development, design criteria, quality assurance, and technical risk management through every phase of the project lifecycle.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead architectural/engineering scope development for capital projects including renovations, expansions, replacements, and new facility construction. Includes coordination with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and building controls engineers to ensure integrated design of facility systems (HVAC, lighting, fire protection, etc.).
• Support long-term planning and capital program development across the commercial fleet.
• Define design requirements, performance criteria, and basis-of-design documentation. 
• Review and approve consultant deliverables: drawings, specifications, calculations, building code narratives, and cost estimates. 
• Conduct design reviews at key project stages (workshop, conceptual (10%), preliminary (30%), detailed design (60-90-100), IFC).
• Identify value engineering opportunities, ensuring cost-effective, long-term facility solutions 
• Oversee code compliance and permitting considerations. Provide technical oversight during construction, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field change evaluations. 
• Conduct site visits to verify field conditions, assess construction progress, and support resolution of technical issues. Ensure that contractor methodologies align with design intent, safety expectations, and quality requirements.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities, ensuring building systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Partner with Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure alignment of schedule, budget, and design deliverables. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required : Registration as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
Required : 3 years of supervisory experience of team members and/or managing and guiding contractor services.
Preferred : 5 years of engineering/architectural supervision.

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college. 
Preferred : Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, or engineering management

EXPERIENCE :
Required : 8 years of work experience consisting of work in heavy industry or utility business with a focus on Project Engineering.
Preferred : 6 years of direct work experience with an electric utility.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required : Demonstrated sound knowledge of commercial design practices and principles. Demonstrated technical leadership on complex, multi-discipline facility projects. Deep knowledge of applicable codes, building systems, design coordination, and construction practices. Strong communication skills with ability to guide diverse project teams and influence technical decisions.
Preferred : Demonstrated knowledge of company policies and work procedures. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Travel (national/international) – Up to 10%. Travel from home office to operating stations, service areas, or facilities expected and could be frequent.
Working outdoors in hot, humid, wet and/or cold conditions 10% to 20% of the workday.
Working in an operating facility requiring proper PPE. 
Working in areas of elevated noise, heights and confined spaces.
Some overtime (weekends and holidays) as required.
Occasional “On Call” availability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS: 
Sitting, walking, bending and climbing.
Requires climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, ability to stand and walk for extended period of time, working in noise, dust and high humidity areas while utilizing personal protection equipment. 
Flexibility to crawl in and out of tight confined areas.

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.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
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 60-1.35(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.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.