Title: Senior Engineer 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

This Senior Engineer position is responsible for the development of the Electric Delivery Distribution 5-Year and 10-year Construction Program. The position provides analysis and technical studies to ensure reliable cost effective expansion of Tampa Electric’s distribution system. This position is a liaison to the local service areas and provides direction for serving large customers and construction of all distribution feeder construction. This position is responsible for the annual reactive power study and supporting compliance activities as needed. This position is responsible for developing, updating and publishing the Electric Delivery Reliability Plan. This position may supervise the Distribution Planning’s Engineers I, Engineers II, or Senior Engineers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, train, develop and motivate the Distribution Planning Engineers. Conduct initial, mid-year, and final Performance Reviews.
• Performing engineering analysis for creation of the Electric Delivery 5-Year and 10-Year Capital Construction plan. 
• Develop project scopes, costs and schedules. Provide technical support to Project Management team by completing cost estimates, analysis, and documentation for project-justifications.
• Supporting the Service Areas by providing engineering analysis and guidance for the design of facilities to serve large customers. Give direction and approval for the construction of all distribution feeder construction.
• Evaluate Relay Service requests and provide project scopes and estimates.
• Performing system analysis and studies such as annual system load forecasts, annual reactive power
  requirements.
• Maintaining Distribution Load Flow models and providing technical support to Service Area Engineers.
• Identifying location of future substation sites and providing support to Real Estate for future land requirements. 

EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS

(Degree must be in accordance with TECO's education policy)
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college
Preferred: Eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum of 8 years of related engineering work experience.
Preferred: Prior experience in Distribution Engineering, Operations or Planning.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Familiarity of power system analysis concepts.

Preferred: 

• Prior experience with analysis and creation of distribution construction plans.
• Prior experience in distribution design.
• Familiarity with PI or Synergi.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position primarily (~95% of time) works in a professional office environment. Occasionally (~5% of time) required to be outside “in the field” for site-meetings or projects meetings. Some travel may be required. Occasional unplanned and planned overtime is required. Responsible for storm restoration duties.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

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.