Spring 2027 Student Internship - Proj Mang/Interior Design Facility Svc

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is offering a Spring 2027 Student Internship in Project Management and Interior Design Facility Services. The co‑op recruits ABET‑accredited university students for professional growth, with fieldwork and office tasks.

You'll support mechanical equipment data, space planning and drawing verification, while learning TECO facilities operations. Responsibilities include collecting FM Systems data, updating AutoCAD plans, conducting field verifications, and helping with fire

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Degrees in Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management or Facilities Services are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for entry into FM Systems for TECO facilities equipment.
• Update AutoCAD drawings of building shells and furniture.
• Perform field verification across TECO facilities.
• Review and update fire evacuation plans and tracking.
• Create design documents to support furniture standards.
• Upload historical TECO building plans.

Skills

Field verification

Data collection

Drawing verification

Project coordination

Interpersonal communication

Education

ABET-accredited university enrollment

GPA 3.0 minimum

Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management or Facilities Services programs

Tools

FM Systems

AutoCAD

Windows Server/VMware

Job description

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 - Proj Mang/Interior Design Facility Svc Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida- TampaShift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position Summary/Details:

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 co-op 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 Design/Project Management co-op positions will report to Energy Supply Facilities PM team and support a variety of technical projects ranging in complexity, scope and time spans.

Accountabilities:As a successful candidate for ourCo/Op Position, you would:

• Collect data for entry into FM Systems to support TECO facilities mechanical equipment, fire suppression equipment and additional assets
• Collect data for entry into FM Systems to support team member space needs across the company including AutoCAD updates to building shells and furniture
• Perform field verification across TECO facilities for use in project planning and scope creation
• Review and update company fire evacuation plans and related fire suppression location tracking
• Create and implement design documents to support company furniture standards
• Create and implement drawing verification and upload of historical TECO building plans

Physical Location of Co-op: Central Service Area; 2200 E. Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33610

Preferred Availability: Full time 40 hours per week will be within a Monday – Friday typically within a 7:00AM – 6:00PM window. 20 hours a week minimum required.

Working Conditions:

• Typically, in addition to office work, students will work 50% of the time in the field, and will need to be hands on and be willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways, traverse construction sites etc., and to work in industrial environments which can be dirty
• Students must be willing and able to work in any of our services areas including power stations.
• Student must have their own vehicle to drive to any of our sites

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 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.

Required Degree: Interior Design, Construction Management, Project Management or Facilities Services programs

Year in School: Junior or Senior or Graduate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Systems: Windows Server or Workstation operating systems, VMware or Hyper-V, task scripting and scheduling, applying system updates. Networking: IP addressing and subnetting, VLANs, routing, appliance configuration. Vulnerability management: research, identification, evaluation, and mitigationBackup and recovery: creating, saving, redeploying of backupsIndustrial automation: control logic, communication protocols