Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. 

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.  

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. 

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

POSITION CONCEPT

This position provides leadership and technical engineering expertise in the areas of compliance with all Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) tariff, directing all activities for monitoring compliance, working with groups throughout the Company to track and enhance their compliance, helping them to evaluate the impacts of new and proposed rules and standards. Responsible for developing and maintaining all corporate documentation including processes, procedures and agreements associated with compliance with all NERC and FERC reliability standards and FRCC guidelines. Supports the Tampa Electric culture of compliance. Responsible for NERC, FERC and FRCC submissions, self-certifications and audits related to Tampa Electric.

This position can be hired at different levels ranging from Engineer II to Engineering Fellow.
- Engineer II:  Minimum of 4 years of experience 
- Sr Engineer:  Minimum of 8 years of experience 
- Sr Consulting Engineer:  Minimum of 12 years of experience
- Engineering Fellow:  Minimum of 16 years of experience 

Engineer classification is multi-level, based on the qualification guidelines as outlined in the Company’s Engineer Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13.  A minimum classification of an Engineer II is required in this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1.    Monitor NERC, FRCC, FERC, FPSC, NAESB proposed Standard Audit Requirements (SARs) or regulatory orders and assist impacted departments to evaluate the financial and operational impacts to TEC. Compile comments to file addressing any TEC concerns with proposed NERC standards or FERC Orders. Lead the development of Compliance plans for new requirements prior to the implementation dates Ensure that all new NERC and FERC standards’ requirements and procedures are implemented prior to enforcement dates. (20%) 

2.    Schedule and conduct Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) meetings with Subject Matter Experts and maintain SharePoint site to control compliance evidence for all enforceable standards. Help SMEs understand technical and operational requirements, determine acceptable compliance evidence and design appropriate internal controls. Work with impacted departments to facilitate compliance with new standards. Support other departments with compliance knowledge in evidence and procedures to support the NERC Standards requirements. (40%)

3.    Assist in determining Team Member training needs on new standards and business practices and assist in the development and delivery of training courses.  Monitor operations and postings to spot-check compliance.  (10%)  

4.    Conduct investigations of operational incidents which may lead to reportable events. Complete a formal root cause analysis working with appropriate operational and technical departments. Develop recommendations and corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Facilitate the implementation of those corrective action plans. Gather evidence as needed for self-reports and mitigation plans. (10%)

5.    Implement workflows in Auditboard and track Emera Compliance framework requirements to assure Tampa Electric implements all requirements. (10%)

6.    Serve as company representative on SERC and FRCC working groups and NERC standard development committees to further TEC positions on standards and procedures relative to the power grid. Coordinate with the Regulatory Department on FERC filings and issues. Perform other duties as assigned.   (10%)

SUPERVISION
Direct: None
Indirect:  May provide supervision with special projects.

RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal:      Frequent contact required with various internal Directors, Managers, Energy System Operators and Engineers. Specific departments include, but not limited to, Substation Operations, Transmission Operations, System Planning, Tariff, Compliance and FRCC Relations, Environmental, Distribution Control Center and System Restoration, Gas and Power Marketing, Resource Planning, Asset Management and Regulatory Affairs.
Key External:     Frequent contact required with other Balancing Authorities and     Transmission Operators in the State of Florida through FRCC and NERC and with Directors and Managers of Operations, Planning, and Marketing with other utilities in Florida through responsibilities with FRCC, SERC and NERC.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required:    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Licenses/Certifications 
Preferred:    NERC RC Certification.

Related Experience 
Required:    Minimum of 4 years of experience – either 4 years of related Engineering work experience consisting of Transmission Planning, Transmission Engineering, or Substation Engineering, or 4 years of NERC Compliance experience consisting of work directly related to compliance with NERC Reliability Standards in utility power engineering and operations.

Supervisory Experience 
Required:    None

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required:    Demonstrates the ability to work independently with only general guidance to complete complex duties requiring independent judgment, analysis and interpretation of policy. Demonstrates strong project leadership skills. Must have extensive knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and associated rules. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.  Verbal communication, with comfort in presenting information to groups, and written communication skills.  
Preferred:    Technical writing ability preferred.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  
•    Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
•    Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
•    Drives Business Excellence for Customers
•    Builds Collaborative Relationships
•    Develops People and Teams
•    Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
•    Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment 

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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.