Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer

Tampa Electric Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company in Tampa, FL is offering a Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer. This co-op program provides practical experience in the Bayside site, teaching the basics of combined cycle power plant operations while supporting engineering document updates and equipment troubleshooting.

Candidates must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited university, pursuing Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental), have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be eligible

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support plant equipment owners with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Learn the basics of combined cycle power plant operation (Brayton and Rankine cycle).
• Perform equipment walk-downs and notify plant equipment owners of plant issues.
• Assist with Management of Change updates to system drawings and documentation.
• Perform flow studies on water systems using a doppler flow meter.
• Walk down system and locate valves to confirm proper valve tagging. Identify deficiencies and have new valve tags printed and installed.
• Provide support in performing critical spares analysis on key plant systems.

Education

ABET accredited university enrollment

Engineering degree

GPA ≥ 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Job description

Title: Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 1st Fri.

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

Position Summary/Details

The Bayside co-op engineering student is a position designed to teach the candidate the basics of combined cycle power plant operations while converting this knowledge into practical help with updating plant engineering documents and troubleshooting equipment.

Accountabilities

• Support plant equipment owners with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Learn the basics of combined cycle power plant operation (Brayton and Rankine cycle).
• Perform equipment walk-downs and notify plant equipment owners of plant issues.
• Assist with Management of Change updates to system drawings and documentation.
• Perform flow studies on water systems using a doppler flow meter.
• Walk down system and locate valves to confirm proper valve tagging. Identify deficiencies and have new valve tags printed and installed.
• Provide support in performing critical spares analysis on key plant systems.

Physical Location of Co-op

The Bayside Power Station is located at: 3602 Port Sutton Road, Tampa, FL 33619

Preferred Availability

Full-time (40 hours) or Part – Time (30 – 40 hours)

Working Conditions

• Willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways, etc. and work in industrial environments.
• Willing and able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments.

Qualifications

Education

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Required Degree

Engineering

Related Discipline

Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Year in School

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Emera Leadership Competencies

• Cultivates innovation and embraces change
• Speaks up on safety, health and the environment
• Drives operational excellence for customers
• Takes ownership and acts with integrity