Engineer - Transmission Planning (Varies)

Overview

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Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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. Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

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Title : Engineer - Transmission Planning (Varies) Company : Tampa Electric Company State and City : Florida - Tampa Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

This position is part of a team that creates and publishes the 5 and 10-year Electric Delivery Transmission Construction Plans. This position conducts annual transmission planning studies to support the Tampa Electric capital construction program. This position completes studies and documentation to support Tampa Electric compliance activities. This position is responsible for completing studies and documentation for transmission and generation interconnections studies. This position may serve and represent Tampa Electric on various industry committees.

THIS POSITION CAN BE HIRED AT FOUR DIFFERENT LEVELS :

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing engineering analysis and creating the Tampa Electric 5 and 10-year Transmission Capital Construction plan. Developing project scopes, costs and schedules. Providing technical support to Project Management team by completing cost estimates, analysis, and justification-documentation as necessary. (30%)
• Performing engineering analysis and documentation for completion of transmission service requests and generation interconnection studies. Coordinating studies with transmission customers and transmission owner-operators as required. (20%)
• Completing analysis, studies, reports and documentation for NERC and governmental compliance activities. (20%)
• Representing Tampa Electric on FRCC working groups such as Transmission Technical Sub-Committee and the Stability Assessment Sub-Committee. (10%)
• Creating and maintaining transmission planning electrical models (PSSE, PSCAD, FRDB, etc.) (10%)
• Performing additional duties as required. (10%)

SUPERVISION

Indirect Supervision : May direct other technical personnel as needed for projects, committees and general work assignments.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : Works frequently with engineers, technicians and managers of various departments at Tampa Electric.

External : May work with counterparts at other utilities through the FRCC. Occasionally may work with Customers, Government and / or Regulatory Agencies, Vendors, and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college

Licenses / Certifications

Preferred : Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Related Experience

Required : No prior, or related, experience is required.

Preferred : Prior experience in Transmission, Substation, Grid Operations, Generation or Planning and familiarity with TEC. Prior experience conducting transmission and generation interconnections studies. Prior experience and familiarity with the Florida Transmission System. Prior experience working with the FRCC. Prior experience providing technical support to transmission grid operators.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required : Familiarity with power system analysis concepts. Sound knowledge of the functional area of work and advanced engineering concepts. Ability to direct others. Ability to establish and implement efficient work procedures and practices.

Preferred : Working knowledge of power system analysis concepts and prior experience with power flow software such as PTI's PSS / E. Ability to lead or complete complex transmission planning studies. Familiarity with the Florida Transmission System and prior experience with the FRCC. Prior experience providing technical support to transmission grid operators. Prior experience with TEC's Facility Rating Database. Prior experience with PSCAD EMT analysis software.

Leadership Competencies

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position primarily (~95%) works in a professional office environment. Occasionally (~5%) may be outside for site meetings or project meetings. Some travel may be required. Occasional overtime and on-call availability may be required.

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary, 401k Savings plan with 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

Plans and requirements related to storm response are described here. 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 response / recovery activities and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 or gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency and ADA / Accommodations

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay or discuss pay with others. Requests for reasonable accommodations in the application process should be made five business days prior to when needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements.

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