Engineer - Transmission, Varies

Teco Energy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric is seeking Engineer II or Senior Engineer levels to design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and compliant with engineering standards. You will use PLS-CADD and AutoCAD to prepare drawings, specs, and BOMs, while managing projects from initiation to delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple internal/external teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and mentoring staff. A BS in Engineering and PE license in Florida are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Florida licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• Must be able to work independently on complex assignments.
• Familiarity with Tampa Electric transmission standards and TEC tools.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to standards using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD.
• Provide project management for assigned projects including scheduling, cost estimating, coordination and quality control.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to support project activities and deliverables.
• Provide support, advice and training to design staff as required.

Skills

Transmission design

Project management

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

PE license (Florida, preferred)

Tools

MS Office

GIS

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

AutoCAD

Job description

At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineer II and Senior Engineer Levels

• 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.

SUPERVISION

May have direct responsibility for one or more professional or paraprofessional employees on a project assignment basis

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Contact with professional and paraprofessional personnel at levels ranging from management to entry level. Interaction includes providing, requesting and/or receiving information required to accomplish tasks, to resolve design and/or construction problems/issues, and in consultation for such. Will interact with personnel in the following organizations: ED T & D Operations, ED Financial Services, ED Substation & Meter Services, ED Grid Operations Support & Planning, ED Grid Operations, ED Purchasing & Contracts, ED Engineering & Field Services, ED Construction Services, ED Standards, ED Line Clearance, ED Skills Training, Safety & Industrial Health, ED Environmental, Customer Services, Telecommunications Engineering, Real Estate Services, Legal Services, Corporate Communications, and Community Relations.

Key External: Interacts with state, county and municipal officials, railroad officials, environmental permitting agency representatives, developers and their agents, architectural and engineering firms, gas/water/communication utilities, home owners associations, customers, other governmental agencies, contractors, transmission equipment manufacturers and vendors and others as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS (Applies to all levels)

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical) from an ABET accredited college program is required

Preferred: An Electrical or Civil Engineering degree; Florida licensed Professional Engineer

Licenses/Certifications

Required: None Required

Preferred: Florida licensed Professional Engineer

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.

Preferred: None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee is required to work in clear to stormy, hot or cold weather while upon both improved and unimproved terrain. Occasional overtime is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

Employee is required to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle off-road, repeatedly exit and enter a high sitting vehicle, and open and close gates using 100 pounds of force in clear to stormy, hot or cold weather while upon both improved and unimproved terrain. It is required that the employee be able to tape measure off of physical features in the landscape and with a five-pound hammer drive 4’ wood lathes to mark pole locations.

LEVEL SCOPE AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A combined maximum of one year of work experience credit may be granted for co-op work experience, an advanced degree, and/or a PE license.

• Qualifications for this level shall include sustained demonstrated sound knowledge in a functional work area with an expected or higher degree of performance.
• Should have demonstrated knowledge of policies and work procedures within the Company.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications; may have significant role in training, orientation, assigning work or supervising other employees; may receive assistance and/or guidance on unusual problems; may have limited authority for performing work on an individual basis with