Title: Engineer (VARIES)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
POSITION CONCEPT
This position is for an Engineer Associate level to Senior level Engineer. The Network Engineer supports coordination and design related to construction, maintenance and long-term projects within Tampa Electric Company’s (TEC) network, Downtown Underground Commercial
Distribution (UCD) system, Tampa International Airport (TIA), and Tampa General Hospital (TGH).
Responsibilities include creating and/or processing new construction and system maintenance work
requests in the work management system (WMS), determine customer/system requirements, prepare
designs, estimates, switching instructions, obtain necessary work permits and coordinate activities with all involved TEC departments to ensure successful scheduling and completion of projects. Ensures
compliance with all applicable codes, regulatory requirements and company standards & policies.
*Engineer Classification is multi-level, based on the qualifications guidelines as outlined in the Company’s Engineering Career Path, Administrative Policy No. TECO-EMP-POL-06-1. A minimum classification of an Associate Engineer is required in this position.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and/or process work requests (WR) which includes specifying network/DUCD material & equipment, accurately reflecting financials, requesting utilities to be located, determining the appropriate MOT, producing construction/maintenance cost estimates, determining and communicating the need for Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) and scheduling necessary outages while ensuring compliance with all safety & respective regulatory requirements.
- Meet with customers (including high profile large customers) and/or their agents to conduct needs and feasibility assessments, create work orders to meet need(s), determine schedules along with required milestone completion dates; manage internal & external communications and coordinate maintenance/construction activities.
- Develop, facilitate and participate in training on network/DUCD design, equipment, fault locating procedures and new technology. Read and interpret network secondary and conduit maps. Verify as-builts and produce estimates; oversee the updating & production of network & DUCD GIS construction prints. Investigate and test the application of new network/DUCD equipment; analyze its application and make recommendations for upgrades/replacements.
- Assists the Network Cable Crew Supervisor(s), Distribution Design, Line Supervisors and the Operations Manager in activities related to Network/UCD design. Ensures filings are completed on time as well as miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Makes recommendations for the long-term expansion of infrastructure and approves network/UCD load transfers; ensures maps, manhole & vault data and equipment inventory are up to date. Makes recommendations for the approved annual maintenance/storm restoration plans. Investigates, makes recommendations for new technology.
- Serve (when necessary) as the customer field liaison and provide technical assistance to the Network Specialists on emergency callouts and scheduled outages.
- In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, review financial data in WMS related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verify activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M).
SUPERVISION
Direct: None
Indirect: May oversee Network Specialists during callouts and scheduled outages
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Includes Distribution Operations, Transmission Engineering and Operations, System Service, Mapping Services, Line Clearance, Field Construction, Lighting, Construction Services, Telecom, One Source, New Construction, and Business and Industry Customer Service; may include Substation Engineering and Operations, Regulatory, Corporate Communication, and Environmental.
Key External: Includes Tampa General Hospital, Tampa International Airport and other downtown commercial customers, architectural and engineering firms, electricians, developers, general contractors and their subcontractors; County and/or City officials and staff, Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, EPA and the FAA.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited University
Preferred: Focus in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: None
Preferred: PE License.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required: Ability to function successfully within the team environment, consistent positive leadership, and initiative skills. Ability to work under direct supervision on routine assignments with projects of varying scope and complexity, following established policies, methods, and standard working procedures.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Takes Ownership, Acts with Integrity
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
Develops People and Teams
Cultivates Innovation Embraces Change
Thinks Strategically Exercises Sound Judgement
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Engineer can expect to work an 8-hour day, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime to meet Customer deadlines and storm response. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The level of stress varies depending on work load and customer deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS
The Engineer may be required to work in field conditions near energized electrical equipment, walk in rough terrain, and lift objects up to 50 lbs., while wearing Fire Resistant clothing and Personal Protective Equipment as required per the Safe Work Practices Manual.
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.
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