Engineer (Varies) - Solar & Energy Storage

Title:Engineer (Varies) - Solar & Energy Storage

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Plant City

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Engineer, Solar & Energy Storage Engineering is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering an industry best practice approach to cost effectively achieving the highest level of performance from Tampa Electric's utility scale solar facilities, commercial scale solar facilities, commercial battery energy storage facilities, and battery energy storage system facilities. Responsible for the development and tracking of effective evaluation of construction and operational turnover (inspection, monitoring, procedures, document control, spare parts and preventative maintenance programs) for Tampa Electric solar & energy storage facilities..

*Engineer classification is multi-level, based on the qualification guidelines outlined in the Company's Engineer Career Path, Administrative Policy 2.13. A minimum classification of an Engineer II is required in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and implementation of commercial & utility scale solar and/or battery energy storage facilities design.
• Participate in the equipment specification review, health, criticality, and risk assessments. inspection, monitoring, and testing strategies.
• Review proposed new site design drawings, calculation, equipment selection for performance, safety, and maintenance to ensure that they meet Solar & Energy Storage Operations & Maintenance requirements.
• Communicate the equipment specification review information to the Solar & Energy Storage Operations team.
• Deliver or develop all recommended spare part lists for existing and new Solar & Energy Storage facilities.
• Participate in the development of utility scale Solar facilities, Battery Energy Storage facilities O&M, capital and other budgets and manage expenditures accordingly.
• Develop & manage Solar & Energy Storage Operations construction project operational turnover standards, budget and lead updates of Utility, Commercial or Distributed Energy Resource (DER) project Quality Checklists.
• Perform multiple Solar & Energy Storage Operations quality walkdowns of commercial & utility scale solar facilities, or battery energy storage facilities during construction.
• Attend users' group and workshop events, and research new solar and battery energy storage equipment to recommend to the Solar & Energy Storage Operations and Renewables Energy teams.
• All other duties as assigned by the Sr. Engineer, Solar & Energy Storage Operations & Engineering Projects.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a ABET accredited college or university

Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering from a ABET accredited college or university and Advanced business training/or MBA.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Preferred: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. (Required at the Senior Consulting Engineer level)

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of 4 years of Engineer experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

Preferred: 8 years of Engineer experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: A sound understanding of power generation, power delivery transmission, power distribution or substation operations/engineering principles, materials and their applications. Working knowledge of reliability centered maintenance practices, continuous improvement practices and power delivery systems used in electric utilities. Working knowledge of work management systems in power generation, power delivery transmission, power distribution or substation operations/engineering. Ability to organize, lead and resolve technical and process problems. Good project management skills, time management skills and communication skills.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work irregular hours, overtime and possible holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work in office or outdoor (dusty, cold and hot) environments. Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs. Walking (sometimes on uneven surfaces), bending and driving as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

For jobs with physical required, list the physical that applies in the posting

Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam:

Physical Worker Medical Exam + OSHA Respirator

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ 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....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its 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 TECO Energy 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.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

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