Engineering Manager of Emerging Technology

Title:Engineering Manager of Emerging Technology

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Engineering Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to support the design, equipment procurement, construction and commissioning of Emerging Technology Major Projects.

This position will function as the Engineering Manager for 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:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering contractor and TEC stakeholders
• Ensure TEC and industry standards are appropriately applied during the project
• Coordinate project needs across all engineering disciplines to insure a fully integrated design
• Review and provide quality control and technical oversight to the engineered equipment procurement process
• Work closely with Power Station personnel on major design decisions to achieve buy-in
• Perform value engineering to optimize project life cycle cost
• Provide technical support to the construction team to insure compliance with the design documents
• Support timely RFI resolution with the construction team
• Support the turnover and commissioning process
• Support project close-out activities including spare parts purchasing, operating procedures and system descriptions and final documentation

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Preferred: n/a

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Required: n/a

Preferred: Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising engineering and technical personnel

LISCENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida

Preferred: n/a

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of 12 years of direct work experience in Power Plant design engineering with specific experience on large, multi-disciplinary projects

Preferred: n/a

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Knowledge of Power Plant design practices and industry design standards, ability to effectively communicate across a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds

Preferred: n/a

COMPETENCIES:

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work will be performed in a combination of an office setting as well as at the construction site and vendors facilities. Relocation to Chicago, IL is required for a period up to one year. Work at the construction site will require routine extended days and occasional weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Work at the construction site will require extensive time outdoors in hot conditions, significant walking, climbing of ladders/stairs and work at heights.

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.