Supervisor Distribution Design Tampa Electric Company paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Florida, Tampa Aug 28, 2026 Power up a career with us.

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POSITION CONCEPT

This position supervises the activities of SPP's Distribution Design Technicians (DDTs), Distribution Design Engineers (DDEs) and Distribution Designers working internally and for our Contract Partners (CPs) performing the design and engineering oflateral underground (LUG), feeder hardening (FH), Distribution Wood Pole Replacements (DWPR), and Distribution Wood Pole Inspection Program (DWPI). The Supervisor Distribution Design is responsible for development and oversight of the engineering/construction designs to ensure applicable codes, regulatory requirements and company standards are met.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Throughout all aspects of the positions' duties, ensure that all work is performed safely and according to Safe Work Practices. Supervise the daily operations of the DDTs, DDEs, and CP Designer resources needed to plan, design and engineer $150 million (per annum) of changes to the electrical distribution system that serves existing customers. These activities involve the application of sound engineering practice, ensuring applicable codes, regulatory requirements, proper financials, and company standards are met and balanced with the goals of the Distribution Design Team and Tampa Electric Company's corporate objectives. Approve dozens of work requests, addressing lateral underground (LUG), feeder hardening (FH), and/or osmose construction projects, verifying material and labor values, coordinating and forecasting projects, maintaining the accuracy of the WMS as well as TracPro, and negotiating deliverable expectations. (40%) Mentor direct reports in negotiations, project management coordination, billing accuracy, engineering design, and construction aspects related to existing customer electrical loads impacting SPP projects on TEC's distribution system. Provide development opportunities and job site assistance. Administer the team member Performance Review, Individual Development Plan and Positive Discipline programs. Monitor and recommend promotional and associated salary increases. Facilitate goal alignment, team member engagement, and a free flow of information for team growth. (20%) Conduct job hazard analyses and contractor compliance audits. As needed, coach employees and CP's to ensure they are in compliance with current safety procedures. Communicate safety expectations, recognize safety achievements and review safety statistics monthly. Support Safety Committee activities and Energy Delivery safety efforts. (10%) Provide direction for planning, coordination and optimization of resources utilized for SPP projects working with assigned CP(s). Coordinate on-going efforts and provide necessary changes when appropriate. (20%) Review and approve assigned CP invoices; review and approve team member business expenses. Provide input to the SPP business plan and annual budget, including the tools, methods, and procedures. Identify, evaluate and develop new and existing technologies and strategies for process improvements, efficiencies and safety. Serve as back up to the Senior Manager SPP Engineering and Outreach in his/her absence related to Engineering or customer concerns and issues. (10%)

SUPERVISION

Direct:

Supervises the SPP Distribution Design (DD) department, consisting of a technical staff of DD Technicians, Leads, and Engineers; and Designers at the assigned CP(s).

Indirect:

This position may have indirect supervision of the SPP Ops Engineer(s) and Project Manager(s).

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal:

Distribution/Transmission/Substation Engineering & Operations departments; Planning and Scheduling, Meter Operations, System Service, Mapping Services, Line Clearance, Field Construction, Lighting, Construction Services, Skills Training, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Construction, Community Relations, Environmental, Customer Service, Project Management, Claims, Human Resources, Regulatory and Corporate Communications.

Key External:

Residential and commercial customers; may include County and/or City officials and their staff, Florida DOT, CSX, EPA, the FPSC and various homeowners' associations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required:

Minimum of a

High School Diploma or GED Preferred:

Associate degree in relevant field

Licenses/Certifications Required:

Valid Florida State Driver's License with clean driving record

Experience Required:

Minimum of ten years' distribution design work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments. Must have completed Levels I through V of the Distribution Design Technician training curriculum or equivalent training with another utility. Arelevantcollegedegree may be considered in lieu ofequivalentexperience.

Preferred:

Completion of TEC's Supervisor Essentials Program or similar supervisory training and experience as a Lead

DDT. 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.