Engineer, Varies - Transmission

Tampa Electric Company•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This position with Transmission Engineering involves engineering and design of transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineering practice and standards. Tools utilized include PLS-CADD, MFAD, and AutoCAD to prepare and issue all associated design drawings, specifications, and bills of material in a professional and thorough design package. POSITION CONCEPT Process and create work requests for transmission construction projects received from various sources including TEC energy delivery system expansion, governmental agencies, developers, and private entities. The Engineer provides engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for the work order producing process of the Transmission Section. This Progression includes classifications from four levels of the Engineering Progression (Associate to Senior Engineer). The majority of the work is performed independently. Projects range from routine to complex.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical) from an ABET accredited college program is required
The ability to calculate forces acting on structures and equipment, resolve geometric and trigonometric problems to calculate geographical position and direction of forces.
Familiarity with and understanding of the Tampa Electric transmission and distribution construction specifications, operations and mapping to produce designs and create estimates that encompass the expansion, relocation and maintenance of transmission facilities while appropriately considering distribution facilities.
Must be able to work independently on complex assignments involving a wide variety of situations requiring sound judgment.
Requires familiarity with TEC computer-based tools MSOffice, GIS, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD to efficiently complete day-to-day assignments.
Must be able to communicate effectively both through oral communication and formal written correspondence.
Requires accessing energized substations for inspection purposes after being trained.
Minimum of 18 months of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position; or 12 months of related experience with the successful passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. (Engineer I)
Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position. (Engineer II)
Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Engineer performing work related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. (Senior Engineer)

Nice To Haves

An Electrical or Civil Engineering degree
Florida licensed Professional Engineer
Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position, including PLS-CADD and AutoCAD experience, understanding of engineering, construction, and operation of transmission systems. (Engineer I)
Must have demonstrated above expected performance in the Engineer II classification, sound knowledge of functional area of work and advanced engineering concepts and their interactions and relationships to total Company operation, and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. Approval by the business unit Vice President is required. (Senior Engineer)

Responsibilities

Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineering practice and standards.
Using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD prepare and issue all associated design drawings, specifications and bills of material in a professional and thorough design package.
Provide project management for assigned projects including scheduling, cost estimating, coordination and quality control.
Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to achieve resolution of project activities.
Issue all project deliverables in a timely manner in order to support administrative, procurement, and construction activities.
Perform other duties as required.
Provide support, advice and training to design and support staff as required to assist in the proper discharge of their duties.