Spring 2027 Student Internship - Engineering, Energy Control Center

Tampa Electric Company; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company (TECO Energy) offers a College Co-op/Intern program in engineering, based in Tampa, FL. You will gain practical experience while contributing to EMS modeling and related engineering projects under the guidance of Energy Delivery engineers.

The program emphasizes professional growth, a strong safety culture, and collaboration within a diverse team. Enrollment in a university co-op program is required, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student in a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Co-op enrollment required; if not eligible, considered an intern.
• Engineering degree required; electrical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support EMS Modeling and cleanup.
• Work under Energy Delivery engineers on a variety of technical projects.

Education

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light tohelp uskeep our customers connected.If you are interested in a career and not just a position,Tampa Electricis the place to be!Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, acomprehensivebenefitspackageand opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment.We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We're honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Floridaand safely providethem with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We've been doing it formore than 100 years, and there's so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutionsallwhile keepingtop-notchcustomer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electricis a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available inall ofthese locations.

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:

• Support EMS Modeling and cleanup

Physical Location of Co-op:

BOC - 1006 E Bearss Ave Tampa, FL

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:

Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline:

Electrical Engineering

Year in School:

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.

Emera Leadership Competencies

• 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

A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

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.

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.