RTU Engineer; Varies Job Tampa area,Florida USA,Engineering

Position: RTU Engineer (Varies)

Overview

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Position and Qualifications

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Title: RTU Engineer (Varies)

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

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

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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%)

RELATIONSHIPS

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.

SUPERVISION

Direct:
None

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Education

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Eligible to obtain an FE in the State of Florida…