ECPM P & C Engineer / Engineering Technologist (Varies)

Storm Duty Requirements Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Tampa Electric and its sister companies provide critical services during emergencies. Team members are required to participate in response and recovery activities to maintain service. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures. Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Concept Provides engineering and operations support for substation protection and control, and relay settings consulting and guidance related to distribution substation protection. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Consulting with Electric Delivery’s System Security Department to establish protection requirements and operating philosophy, and developing relay protection and control schemes consistent with TEC system requirements. (15%) Represent and coordinate the various Substation Engineering projects within Electric Delivery’s Project Management process. (15%) Investigate and evaluate available protection and control devices, provide input into the selection and purchase of materials, follow up on equipment delivery, and assure correct charging to projects. Check manufacturers’ drawings for accuracy. (15%) Engineering support of operating departments during checkouts, on‑call rotations, and as required. Provide interpretation of engineering design during the construction phase of a project, obtaining feedback from operating personnel for improvement on subsequent designs. (15%) Development of all protection and control drawings for assigned projects including preliminaries, layout and installation drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, nameplate schedules and cable schedules. Prepare and submit work orders and associated paperwork, support Protection & Control crews during work, reconcile all records, prints, etc. after completion, and write operating and switching instructions. (40%) Relationships Key Internal: All Electric Delivery departments, including Substation Operations, System Security, Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Planning, and Energy Supply. Key External: Maintain frequent contact with other utilities and industry personnel, vendors, and participate in relevant professional organizations such as IEEE PES PSRC & Substations Committee as budgets permit. Supervision Direct: None Indirect: May provide guidance, training, and consult as relay engineering specialist to other P&C engineers on substation relaying schemes and calculations. Qualifications Engineer I: Minimum 18 months of experience or 12 months experience with an FE. Engineering Technologist I – Minimum 3.5 years experience (3 with FE). Engineer II – Minimum 4 years of experience. Engineering Technologist II – Minimum 6 years of experience. Senior Engineer – Minimum 8 years of experience and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida. Senior Engineering Technologist – Minimum 10 years of experience. Principal Engineer – Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer. Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program. Engineering Technology Degree from an ABET‑accredited program is accepted. Licenses/Certifications Required: Eligible to obtain an FE in Florida and must obtain within the first two years of employment. Preferred: Professional Engineering License in Florida. Related Experience Required: Minimum of two years of experience in power system engineering and operations. Supervisory Experience Required: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must have sound knowledge of or a basis to learn protection and control systems to interpret Substation and manufacturer’s drawings and independently evaluate and modify system designs. Preferred: Ability to manage researcher or staff specialist responsibilities, conduct, coordinate, and supervise complex engineering studies and reports, and assist in training, orientation, work assignments, and supervision of other employees. Leadership Competencies Speaks Up on Safety, Health and the Environment Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity Drives Operational Excellence for Customers Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships Develops People and Teams Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment Working Conditions Most work is in an office environment; however, field work within substations or in the equipment yard may be required. Some overtime and/or weekend work may be necessary. Rotational on‑call duties are required for one week at a time. Support major storm restorations by conducting field assessments of TEC substations and identifying required repairs. Physical Demands and Requirements Working in substations requires walking on uneven surfaces (granite rock, limestone roadways, and grass areas). Equal Opportunity Statement Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr LRP Media Group