Senior Engineer

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL that is seeking a Senior Engineer. This role provides engineering and operational support for substation Structures & Equipment (S&E) on major capital projects. The Senior Engineer performs engineering work and oversees contractor activities to ensure designs and deliverables meet Tampa Electric standards, project requirements, and industry guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design substation foundations, structures, layouts, and electrical equipment, including transformers, breakers, switches, bus/cables, and instrument transformers
• Develop cost estimates, construction drawings, work requests, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation
• Support site selection, permitting, material selection, procurement, and equipment delivery
• Review contractor engineering work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with TEC standards
• Coordinate projects across Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Purchasing, Planning, and other internal teams
• Provide engineering support during construction, field activities, and project closeout
• Serve as a key technical liaison between Tampa Electric, contractors, vendors, and other utility/industry partners
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Eligible to obtain FE certification in Florida and must obtain within the first two years of employment
• 8+ years of engineering experience for Senior Engineer level
• 2+ years of experience in power systems engineering and operations
• Strong knowledge of physical substation design, including equipment specifications, site layouts, foundation design, grounding systems, and permitting
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including active substations and equipment yards
• Ability to support occasional overtime, weekend work, and major storm restoration efforts

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
• Experience leading complex engineering studies, reports, and technical assignments
• Ability to coordinate work and provide training or guidance to other employees

Key Competencies:

• Safety and environmental awareness
• Ownership and integrity
• Operational excellence
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Innovation and adaptability
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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