SENIOR ENGINEER I - ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. seeks an electrical engineer to provide substation engineering support, perform AC/DC calculations, and lead projects with a team of engineers and contractors. The role emphasizes compliant design, performance evaluation, and risk analysis within a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and familiarity with IEEE/NESC/NERC standards; PE is preferred. Occasional travel and on-site collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Experience in substation engineering, design, and operation.
• Proficiency with IEEE, NESC, NERC standards and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, development, engineering, and closeout of projects.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and oversee contractors.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare reports for design activities.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for routine and complex operational issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage transmission substation projects.

Skills

Substation engineering

Power system design

AC/DC calculations

Project management

PE preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provides engineering support and analytical services with limited supervision for daily management, design, specification, configuration, troubleshooting and support of substation systems, structures, and components. Requires the proficient use of engineering principles, practices, and judgment. Duties may include general substation engineering support accountabilities including AC/DC calculations, equipment specification, performance evaluation and monitoring, capital project ideation and management, and compliance with North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Standards. Incumbents have the responsibility and authority to analyze and recommend solutions on routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.,) issues. Participates in and leads teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.Presents effective technical information to company management or other industry professionals.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and/or supports activities in the following areas: project planning, development, engineering, construction planning, execution, and closeout.
• Provides technical work directions to lower-level engineers and a level of oversight of contractors
• Works within and across teams to influence technical solutions to problems and manages projects and/or tasks to timely completion
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Interprets contract requirements for substation equipment, engineering, and construction services.
• Prepares engineering progress reports associated with project design and/or construction activities
• Performs engineering calculations and studies as necessary to support project scope
• Analyzes and recommends solutions for routine and complex operational, maintenance, and business (e.g., compliance, regulatory, finance, risk, etc.,) issues.
• Prepares and delivers comprehensive written and oral reports of technical issues, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations
• Prepares and/or reviews calculations, studies, standards, specifications, drawings, procedures to support core design and project engineering activities.
• Designs and specifies substation materials, equipment and monitoring and recording equipment, oversees installation and maintenance.
• Prepares or supports others into the development of RFPs, , pricing documents, bidder’s lists, bid evaluation criteria and cost estimates for process, systems, structures and component projects.
• Advises others, within and beyond team boundaries, on technical issues within functional area of responsibilities
• Engages peers and cross-functional management as a lead resource to manage discipline specific investigations and corrective actions
• Leads multidisciplinary project team to complete development, detailed engineering as well as construction planning and execution activities for transmission substations
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
• NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's Standard Ownership Matrix (SOM) including ongoing evidence retention in "audit-ready" form. You should also be familiar with Seminole's Enterprise Internal Compliance Program (ENT-GCD-RGC-EP-054) to further your understanding of Seminole's compliance program and your duties and responsibilities in the SOM.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum is required. Minimum six (6) years of related professional engineering experience. Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in the development of specifications, applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.), project management, and the analysis of engineering problems related to substation design, construction and operation. Ability to read electrical schematics and a working knowledge of the devices represented on typical utility substation schematics. Knowledge of 3-phase AC systems, and utility DC systems. Knowledge of common substation equipment including Transformers, Breakers, Switches, Reclosers, and Metal Clad Switchgear. Knowledge of substation construction and maintenance techniques. Experience completing electrical calculations such as AC/DC station service sizing, AC/DC voltage drop and conduit fill.

Ability to investigate a failure, gather necessary information and determine the root cause while under pressure. Licensure/registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. A Master’s degree or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) will equate to one (1) year of professional experience.

Core Competencies: Adaptable, Collaborative, Conscientious, Critical-Thinking, Outcome-Driven and Professional

• Substation engineering and design
• Substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance techniques AC/DC calculations
• Applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NERC, OSHA, etc.)
• Knowledge of transmission, substation, operations, and construction
• Project planning and coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Communication - Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Focus on Quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Project and time management
• Result-oriented
• Problem Solving
• Multi-tasking

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work and access all locations of the plant and grounds. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Must be able to follow established protective measures including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Must be able to lift and carry over 25 pounds

Working Conditions

This position interacts with all SECI departments, A/E firms, construction contractors, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturer’s representatives, other utilities, permitting agencies, public interest groups and professional organizations, as well as the general public. Some travel and work outside of normal business hours. On-site inspection duties involving occasional overnight travel within the service territory may be required. May be temporarily assigned to construction site locations. While working in certain areas of the plant there is the potential for exposure to hazards typical of an industrial working environment.

“Disclaimer - Management may modify this job description at any time and may require the performance of additional duties,or modification of physical requirements, with or without advance notice.”