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RTU Engineer; Varies
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title: RTU Engineer (Varies)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Provides engineering and operations support for all substation Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) related functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- 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.
Supervisory Experience
Required:
None
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.
Values:
- 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…
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