Engineering Associate - Structural/Civil Engineering

Job Title Civil Engineer Associate or I
Company Tampa Electric Company
Location Florida - North Ruskin
Shift 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Position Overview This entry level engineer position works under close supervision; receives specific and detailed instructions as to required tasks and results expected; performs a variety of routine tasks that provide experience and familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, practices, procedures and programs of the company. Emphasis for this position is on structural steel and concrete engineering, analysis and design.
Duties and Responsibilities Provide project engineering support on assigned projects and provide technical support to the Engineering & Project Management team as required.
Assist in monitoring ongoing work activities to confirm manufacturer/fabricator compliance to project plans and specifications and enforce compliance to all regulatory requirements.
Assist in coordination of work with E&PM Construction, plant outage coordinators, station planners and on‑site and off‑site contractors.
Assist in coordination of Tampa Electric comments to consulting engineer and supplier documents.
Assist E&PM engineering and construction personnel in developing Scope of Works, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings/conference calls to maintain project schedules and costs.
Support Energy Supply power plants in identifying and solving O'M problems; augment plant staff when needed to meet day‑to‑day and outage requirements.
Perform any other task as assigned by the Lead Civil/Structural Engineer.
Storm Duty Requirements Team members are required to respond to storms as a condition of employment and participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters.
Licenses / Certifications Preferred: FE or ability to obtain FE within 1 year of employment.
Education Required: Bachelors in civil/structural engineering from an accredited college.
Experience Eng Associate: None.
Engineer I: Minimum of 18 months of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position in the area of power plant engineering or 12 months with FE.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Contributes to team effort by collaboration and accomplishment; working knowledge of structural steel and concrete analysis and design; proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills Software programs such as STAAD and MathCAD.
Familiar with AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 318, ASCE 7, IBC, and OSHA.
Proficient with CAD software such as AutoCAD; manual drafting skills.
Demonstrated assignment and schedule adaptability; high ownership, self‑motivation and personal accountability.
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 - Up to 10%, overnight and extended assignments possible.
Travel from home office to TEC’s Big Bend, Bayside and Polk Power Stations expected and could be frequent.
Working outdoors in hot, humid, wet and/or cold conditions 25% to 50% of the work day.
Working in a Power Generation facility up to 25% to 50% of the work day.
Working conditions could include areas of elevated noise (hearing protection required).
Working some overtime (nights, weekends and holidays).
Physical Demands / Requirements Walking, bending, climbing 25% to 50% of the work day.
Sitting at a desk / computer workstation up to 50% of the work day.
Requires climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, respiratory protection and other PPE.
Accessing power plant areas up to 500 feet above ground.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Working in noise, dust and high humidity areas while utilizing Personnel Protection Equipment; flexibility to crawl in and out of tight confined areas.
Benefits Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan with company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, and Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On‑site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan
Equal Opportunity 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.
Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that information to individuals who do not otherwise have access to it, 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 Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job‑related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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