Engineer II or III

TECO Energy Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan with company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site Fitness Centers

Bonus Plan

Job summary

TECO Energy Inc. in Tampa, Florida is seeking a qualified Control/Process Engineer to lead projects and provide engineering support. The ideal candidate must have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. You will monitor contractor work, ensure compliance, and assist in problem-solving for Energy Supply power plants.

This role involves collaboration with multiple teams and offers a competitive salary along with benefits like a 401k savings plan and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience in heavy industry or utility.
• Preferred: 8 years of experience in utility generating facilities.
• Must demonstrate sound knowledge in controls/process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide project lead on assigned projects.
• Monitor daily work activities of contractors.
• Support Energy Supply power plants in identifying and solving O&M problems.

Skills

Advanced level control/process engineering

Project engineering

Technical support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Controls/process engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

OSI Pi historian

Job description

Position Concept

Emphasis for this position is on advanced level control/ process engineering, including the design, implementation, and optimization of systems used to control, monitor, alarm, trend, and regulate equipment and processes within Energy Supply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide project lead on assigned projects and provide technical support to the Outage & Project Management team and other Energy Supply personnel as required. Fill in, as requested, for the Lead I&C Engineer in his/her absence. As project lead, monitor ongoing work activities to confirm manufacturer/fabricator compliance to project plans, specifications and monitor/enforces compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Monitor daily work activities of contractors assigned to him/her, and coordinate work with O&PM Construction, plant outage coordinators, station planners and on-site and off-site contractors.
• Coordinate Tampa Electric comments to consulting engineer and supplier documents, and ensure documents are appropriately issued, maintained and permanently filed.
• Advise and assist O&PM Construction personnel in developing Scope of Works, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Schedule and facilitate project team meetings/conference calls to maintain project schedules and costs.
• Supports Energy Supply power plants in identifying and solving O&M problems. Augment plant staff when needed to meet day‑to‑day and outage requirements.

Supervisory Experience

Preferred: Two years of experience supervising cooperative education students and/or contractors.

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET accredited college program.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Pass the Florida Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Experience

Eng II: Required: Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience. Experience consists of work in heavy industry or utility business with a focus on Project Engineering or Plant Maintenance.

Eng III: Required: Minimum of 8 years of engineering work experience. Experience consists of work in heavy industry or utility business with a focus on Project Engineering or Plant Maintenance.

Preferred: 8 years of experience working in utility generating facilities or engineering companies performing work for utility generating facilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Demonstrated sound knowledge in controls/process engineering work related area. Must be capable of executing complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures; may be called on to conduct, coordinate and supervise complex engineering studies and reports such as those required by specialized governmental agencies; must be able to coordinate activities of outside consultants on complex projects.

Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of Company policies and work procedures. Strong working proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & Power Point, and OSI Pi historian. Demonstrated high level of project engineering skill in controls/process engineering.

Competencies

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develop People and Teams
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

Working Conditions

• Travel – Up to 10%, overnight and extended assignments possible. Travel from home office to Big Bend, Bayside and Polk Power Stations is expected and could be frequent. Travel can be nationally and limited internationally.
• Working in an industrial environment (including heights and confined space)
• Working some overtime (nights, weekends and holidays)
• Working outdoors in hot, humid, wet and/or cold conditions 25% to 50% of the work day.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• This position requires climbing stairs and scaffolding, utilizing safety harnesses, respiratory protection and other PPE required by the work environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended period of time
• Working in noise, dust and high humidity areas while utilizing Personnel Protection Equipment. Flexibility to crawl in and out of tight confined areas.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan with 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

Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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. Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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.

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

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.