Distribution Protection Engineer Storm Protection Plan (SPP)

Job Title:

Distribution Protection Engineer - Storm Protection Plan (SPP)

Location:

Tampa, FL (Onsite 5 Days per Week)

Duration:

6

Month Contract Compensation:

Up to $90/hr Overview We are seeking a Distribution Protection Engineer to support large-scale Storm Protection Plan (SPP) initiatives focused on feeder hardening, undergrounding, protection coordination, and distribution reliability improvements. This role will support critical grid modernization and storm resiliency programs within a fast-paced utility engineering environment. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with distribution engineering, feeder design, fuse coordination, and utility protection systems. Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, contractors, operations, and system planning groups to support safe and reliable power delivery initiatives. This is a highly visible engineering role supporting infrastructure programs that directly impact grid reliability, outage reduction, and system resiliency. Key Responsibilities Perform circuit-level fuse coordination and protection analysis across SPP distribution programs Support overhead feeder design, feeder hardening, undergrounding, and distribution wood pole replacement initiatives Review coordination of impacted circuits and adjacent systems to ensure proper protection settings and reliability Analyze and support Fault Location Isolation Service Restoration (FLISR) activities and device settings Evaluate load transfer and phase change requests for operational feasibility Coordinate with System Planning, ADMS, and operations teams to support execution activities Review contractor designs and ensure alignment with NESC and utility engineering standards Participate in weekly engineering and contractor design meetings Support development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical documentation Assist with troubleshooting distribution power system issues and implementing corrective actions Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited university 3+ years of utility engineering or distribution engineering experience Experience with overhead feeder design and distribution engineering Strong understanding of fuse coordination and circuit protection principles Experience with GIS systems and WorkPro or similar utility work management tools Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and distribution maps Experience working within utility engineering or electric distribution environments Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination skills Florida Driver's License Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) License Experience with FLISR analysis and distribution automation Knowledge of NESC standards and utility construction practices Experience supporting storm hardening or grid modernization initiatives Experience coordinating contractors and reviewing engineering deliverables Familiarity with ADMS and outage management systems Ideal Candidate Background Distribution Engineers supporting utility infrastructure programs Engineers with feeder hardening or storm resiliency experience Utility professionals with protection coordination backgrounds Candidates experienced in electric distribution design and system reliability Engineers from regulated electric utility environments Work Environment Onsite in Tampa, FL Collaborative engineering and operations-focused environment Mix of office and field coordination responsibilities Opportunity to support major utility modernization and resiliency programs