Engineer III or IV; Controls & I​/C

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Title: Engineer III or IV (Controls & I/C)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida
- Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Controls Engineer’s primary areas of responsibility, within Generation Major Projects, will include but not be limited to, the Emerson Ovation and ABB DCS, combustion turbine and steam turbine control systems, PLCs and instrumentation. This mid-level engineer position works under minimal supervision, may be called on to conduct, coordinate and supervise complex engineering studies and design, and carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

This position will function as a staff engineer supporting Emerging Technologies’ Major Projects at Tampa Electric’s Power Stations. Projects include major generation expansion projects with a focus on improving fuel efficiency, emissions compliance and dual-fuel reliability.

These projects include a detailed engineering phase and a field engineering phase. The detailed engineering will be performed with an Engineering Firm. During the detailed engineering phase, the engineer will be required to travel to the Engineering Firm offices (approx. 2 trips per month, 3-5 days per trip). Temporary relocation is preferred but not required. The field engineering phase will require the engineer to work at various Tampa Electric Power Stations during construction and commissioning of the new equipment.

The Emerging Technology department leads the evaluation, development, and execution of innovative generation projects to enhance TEC’s energy supply portfolio. The team focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and support long-term grid reliability.

Emerging Technology plays a critical role in shaping TEC’s future energy infrastructure. By identifying and deploying advanced generation solutions—such as major generation expansion projects with a focus on improving fuel efficiency, emissions compliance and dual-fuel reliability. The department ensures TEC remains a resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking utility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Detailed Design Engineering Phase:

-Liaison between the Engineering Firm technical disciplines and TEC engineering, Big Bend station, Polk Power Station, construction and start-up.

-Ensure TEC and industry standards are maintained during the design phase.

-Review the Engineering Firm design calculations, specifications and drawings

-Provide…