Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer

Tampa Electric Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bayside Power Station in Tampa, FL, offers a Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer as part of the TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program. This co-op provides practical experience aligned with the student’s field of study in a professional environment.

The program focuses on teaching the basics of combined cycle power plant operation, updating plant drawings, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting system documentation in a real-world setting at

Qualifications

• Enrollment in ABET-accredited university required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Co-op/intern eligibility through university program.
• Year in School: Sophomore–Senior.

Responsibilities

• Support plant equipment owners with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Learn basics of combined cycle power plant operation (Brayton and Rankine).
• 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.
• Provide support in performing critical spares analysis on key plant systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Walk-downs

Flow studies

Documentation

Valve tagging

Spares analysis

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

GPA 3.0 or higher

Sophomore/Junior/Senior status

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:

As a successful candidate for our Co/Op Position, you would:

• 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