Spring 2027 Student Internship - Substation Engineering Protection and Control

Tampa Electric Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Co. offers a co-op opportunity in Substation Engineering Protection & Controls for college students or recent graduates in Tampa, FL. Part-time (15-40 hours) in-office position with career growth potential and training in engineering safety and leadership.

Applicants must be enrolled in an ABET accredited program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for the university co-op program, with senior or graduate standing preferred.

Qualifications

• enrolled in ABET accredited university or college for undergrad or grad program
• minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required
• to qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program is a must
• to qualify for substation engineering co-op, candidate must have completed their junior year

Responsibilities

• Design and develop substation engineering protection and control for distribution and/or transmission stations using Microstation CAD
• Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
• Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
• Support the drafting team when needed
• Support the RTU team when needed

Skills

Single phase AC/DC circuits

Three phase power

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Organized

Punctual

Microstation CAD

Education

ABET accredited program enrollment

GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale

Co-op program enrollment required

Completed junior year

Tools

Microstation CAD

Job description

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and 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 Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more 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 solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes 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 in all of these locations. 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

Tampa Electric is wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Substation Engineering Protection & Controls. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

Accountabilities

• Design and develop new and existing substation engineering protection and control for distribution and/or transmission stations using Microstation CAD design software
• Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
• Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
• Support the drafting team when needed
• Support the RTU team when needed

Physical Location of Co-op

TECO Central Service Area located at 2200 Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33610

Working Conditions

In-office

Preferred Availability

Part-Time (15-40 hours)

Education/Certification/GPA

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university or college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program is a must.
• To qualify for a substation engineering co-op position, the candidate must have successfully completed their junior year at an ABET accredited Institution.

Position Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in: Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline

Electrical Engineering

Year in School

Senior, or Graduate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Single phase AC and DC circuits
• Three phase power
• Able to organize, develop and write professional documents.
• Work on a Team
• Good Communication Skills
• Organized
• Punctual

TECO 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 Judgment

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

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.