Electrical Engineer III

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Title: Electrical Engineer III Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida - North Ruskin Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

This position is for a Senior Engineer (III) level. This position is responsible for assigned projects in the Outage & Project Management (O&PM) Department and for carrying out assignments requiring knowledge and experience in power plants and, in particular, the planning, design, and execution of capital projects and operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, serving as a discipline engineer on assigned projects, acting in a project engineer role coordinating the efforts of the other discipline engineers on the project team, and generally acting as a resource to the members of the Energy Supply staff regarding technical feasibility and engineering studies as they relate to the Energy Supply area. Responsibilities will also include assisting in the development and maintenance of standards and processes related to design of engineered systems within the engineer’s discipline. This work is in support of improving or maintaining safety, generation unit capacity, availability, and reliability, meeting new environmental regulations or to expand our generating facilities. Use of new technologies and utilizing new engineering techniques and tools is an ongoing responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Preferred: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of eight (8) years of design engineering and project engineering experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Required: The position requires a working knowledge of engineering design for electrical distribution systems typical for industrial and process plants. Knowledge of basic plant processes and chemical reactions is required. A strong attention to detail, good planning skills, good written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and a heightened awareness for safety is required. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function and negative pressure respirator fit test. Must be able to wear a fall- protection harness for periodic inspections. Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on-the-job. Ability to inspect motor-control centers, switchgear, transformers, relays, and other power plant equipment. This includes climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces. Must possess leadership qualities and have team working skills.

Preferred: Knowledge of the power distribution of a power generation facility to include ranging from 120V distribution panels to generator step up transformers. Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, Florida Building Codes and Standards.

WORK CONDITIONS:

This position requires working in an industrial environment (including heights and confined space), working in a Power Generation facility up to 25% of the workday, working some overtime (weekends and holidays), some travel locally, nationally and limited internationally.

COMPETENCIES:

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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!

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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.