RTU Engineer; Varies

Overview

POSITION CONCEPT
Provides engineering and operations support for all substation Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) related functions.

Title: RTU Engineer (Varies)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

• Consult with other relevant departments (i.e. Telecomm., Planning, Distribution Engineering, Energy Supply, Dispatch, IT, other utilities, etc.), establish RTU requirements and operating philosophy and development consistent with TEC system requirements. (25%)
• Provide guidance, training, and consultation as a RTU engineering specialist to design engineers and Operating personnel. (10%)
• Investigate and evaluate available RTU equipment and devices and provide input into the selection and purchase of materials. Follow up on equipment delivery and assure correct charging to projects. Check manufacturers drawing for accuracy. (5%)
• Provide engineering support to the operations departments during checkout and as required. Provide interpretation of engineering design during the construction phase of project. Obtain feedback from operating personnel during construction phase of project for improvement on subsequent designs. (10%)
• Develop RTU configurations and drawings for assigned projects. Prepare and submit work orders and other associated documentation along with necessary drawings to the operating departments. Order materials needed for projects. Support RTU crews during work. Reconciliation of all records, prints, etc. once work is completed. (40%)

Key Internal: All Electric Delivery departments, including Substation Operations, System Security, Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Compliance, Planning, IT and Energy Supply, etc.

Key External: Maintain frequent contact with other utility and industry personnel, vendors and participate in relevant professional organizations (i.e. IEEE PES PSRC & Substations Committee) as budgets permit.

Direct: None

Required: Engineer I - Minimum 18 months of experience or 12 months experience with an FE

Engineer II – Minimum 4 Years Of Experience

Senior Engineer – Minimum 8 years of experience and eligibility to become a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

Principle Engineer – Minimum 12 years and must be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Required: Eligible to obtain an FE in the State of Florida and must obtain within the first 2 years of employment

Preferred: Professional Engineering License in the State of Florida

Required: Minimum of 3 years of power utility engineering and operations experience.

Required:

• Working knowledge of RTU/SCADA systems with the ability to interpret substation drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
• Familiarity with control/automation logic concepts (RTU logic, PLC-style logic, IEC 61131-3 concepts, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with SCADA protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus (serial and/or TCP/IP).
• Understanding of serial and IP-based communications networks used in substations (e.g., RS-232/RS-485, Ethernet, fiber, radio/cellular/microwave concepts).

Preferred

• Experience with SEL RTAC and/or GE D20 (or equivalent RTU platforms)
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, point mapping/database development, time synchronization, and event reporting/SOE.
• At higher levels, serves as an RTU/SCADA SME providing technical guidance and mentoring; may lead complex technical work and support development of standards and best practices.

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

Most work is in an office environment however field work within substations or in the equipment yard to gather data, work with crews, etc. may be required. Some overtime and/or weekend work may be necessary.…