Spring 2027 Student Internship - Drone & Diagnostics Center, Data Science

Tampa Electric Co.; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company invites applications for a Spring 2027 Student Internship in the Drone & Diagnostics Center, Data Science. The program partners with TECO Energy Cooperative Education to give students hands-on professional growth in data science related to utility asset inspections.

Interns work 20-40 hours per week in a normal office environment, reporting to Energy Delivery engineers on projects ranging in complexity.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university as an undergrad or graduate student.
• Required degree: Data Science or Data Analytics.
• Preferred: Sophomore or higher.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Science team in developing ML models for asset inspections.
• Assist with dashboards, data visualizations and analytical tools for stakeholders.
• Label and organize drone imagery and data for model training.
• Help implement AI, automate data processing and create predictive analytics.

Education

Data Science or Data Analytics

Tools

Python

SQL

Pandas

Machine Learning

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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.

Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Spring 2027 Student Internship - Drone & Diagnostics Center, Data Science
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida- LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The TECO Energy 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 intern program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study. Work assignments are consistent with the work needs of the department and the company and provide meaningful and challenging work to the student. These engineering intern positions will report to Energy Delivery engineers and support a variety of technical projects ranging in complexity, scope and time spans.

Accountabilities

As a successful candidate for our POSITION, you would:

• Support the Drone & Diagnostics Center's Data Science team in developing and improving machine learning models for utility asset inspections.
• Assist in developing dashboards, data visualizations, and analytical tools that communicate insights to business stakeholders.
• Assist with the labeling and organization of drone imagery and other data sets that can used for model training.
• Help the Drone & Diagnostic Center review and implement AI into existing processes, help automate data processing, and create predictive analytics for internal stakeholders.

Physical Location of Co-op

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Preferred Availability

20-40 hours / week.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

Required Degree:

Data Science or Data Analytics

Preferred/Related Discipline:

Data Science or Data Analytics

Year in School: N/A; (Preferred) Sophomore or higher

Co-Op Requirements

To qualifyas 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.

Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

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.