Tampa Electric · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer - Solar NERC Compliance
Ruskin, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expTampa Electric Company is focused on ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of their electrical systems and assets. The Principal Engineer in Solar NERC Compliance will develop and maintain programs to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards related to solar power generation and support operational reliability through various engineering initiatives.
EnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Support Development of Solar Asset Models and Reliability Systems (20%) Assist in developing and maintaining systems, calculations, databases, and models that define and track the expected performance of solar generation systems and related grid equipment. Help identify potential equipment or system issues and document their impact on safety, compliance, reliability, cost, and function. Contribute to establishing consistent methods for monitoring asset condition and performance
Support Reliability and Compliance Mitigation Activities (20%) Participate in evaluating options for preventing or correcting equipment or system issues related to solar generation and NERC compliance. Work with senior engineers, operations, and maintenance personnel to organize data, prepare engineering recommendations, and track the progress of corrective and preventive actions. Assist with the preparation of documentation supporting compliance with applicable NERC standards
Assist with Compliance and Reliability Projects (20%) Support projects and initiatives that improve the reliability and compliance of solar generation facilities. Contribute to developing standard processes, documentation, and tools used to maintain compliance with NERC reliability standards and company procedures. Provide technical assistance under the guidance of senior engineers during maintenance and operational activities
Participate in System and Asset Assessments (10%) Assist in performing assessments of solar facilities and associated electrical systems to determine condition, performance, and operating capability. Collect data, perform basic analysis, and support field measurements or studies that confirm equipment health and system reliability
Develop and Maintain Procedures and Training Materials (10%) Support the creation and improvement of procedures, checklists, and training materials related to solar reliability, grid performance, and compliance activities. Participate in training sessions to enhance technical and regulatory knowledge
Provide Technical Support to Operations and Maintenance (10%) Work with plant and grid operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues, collect and organize performance data, and assist with post-event reviews or engineering analyses
Other Engineering Duties (10%) Perform other related engineering tasks to support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Tampa Electric’s solar generation and grid systems as assigned
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree from ABET accredited college or university
Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities associated with this position for Asset Management-Electrical System Reliability Engineer
Senior Engineer: Minimum Experience Guideline - 8 years
Principal / Senior Consulting Engineer: Minimum Experience Guideline - 12 years
Engineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 16 years
Senior Engineering Fellow: Minimum Experience Guideline - 20 years
Preferred
Degree in Electrical Engineering Degree, minor or courses in Reliability Engineering, Statistics, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Analytics
Fundamentals in Engineering, Professional Engineer
Experience in the electric utility industry
Knowledge of electrical equipment (rotating equipment, transformers, inverters, switchgear, protection), operation and maintenance.; Reliability engineering and asset management best practices
Benefits
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!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
1001-5000 employees
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