ECPM Protection and Control Engineer (Varies)

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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 Provides engineering and operations support for substation Protection and Control (P&C) functions for major capital projects managed by the ECPM team. This position is responsible for both performing engineering work directly and offering engineering oversight to contractors performing engineering tasks on behalf of Tampa Electric. Ensures that all engineering deliverables meet TEC standards, coordinates with contractors to clarify requirements, and verifies the quality and compliance of contractor work.

Requirements

Engineer I - Minimum 18 months of experience or 12 months experience with an FE
Engineer II – Minimum 4 years of experience
Senior Engineer – Minimum 8 years of experience and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
Principle Engineer – Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer.
Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Licenses/Certifications Required: Eligible to obtain an FE in the State of Florida and must obtain within the first 2 years of employment
Related Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in power system engineering and operations.
Supervisory Experience Required: None
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Must have sound knowledge of or basis to learn protection and control systems to interpret Substation and manufacturer’s drawings and to be able to independently evaluate and modify system designs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida
Preferred: The ability to manage individual researcher or staff specialist responsibilities and to conduct, coordinate, and supervise complex engineering studies and reports. The ability to assist in training, orientation, work assignments and supervision of other employees.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with Electric Delivery’s System Security Department, define protection requirements and operating philosophy, and develop relay protection and control schemes in line with TEC system standards. Review and guide contractor-provided designs to ensure alignment with project goals.
Represent and coordinate Substation Engineering projects within Electric Delivery’s Project Management process, acting as a liaison between internal teams and contractors. Oversee the progress and technical quality of contractor work to ensure successful project outcomes.
Evaluate and select protection and control devices, providing expertise in the procurement process. Collaborate with contractors on material selection, monitor equipment delivery, ensure proper project accounting, and verify the accuracy of manufacturers’ drawings.
Provide engineering support to operating departments during system checkouts. Interpret engineering designs during construction, facilitate communication between internal teams and contractors, and gather feedback for future design improvements.
Lead the development of protection and control drawings for assigned projects, including preliminary layouts, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, nameplate schedules, and cable schedules. Prepare and submit work orders and necessary documentation to operating departments. Support Protection & Control crews and contractors during project execution. Reconcile all records and documentation upon project completion, including the preparation of operating and switching instructions. Oversee and review contractor-produced drawings and documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.