Spring 2027 Substation Engineering Co-op

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa Electric is offering a co-op opportunity in Substation Engineering Protection & Controls in Tampa, FL. This role lets students apply academic knowledge, gain career skills, and network with emergency management professionals.

Applicants should be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, have a 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for the university’s co-op program. In-office role with part-time availability.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrollment in the university co-op program is required.
• Must have completed junior year at an ABET-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AC/DC circuits

Three phase power

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Strategic thinking

Ownership

Education

ABET-accredited program

GPA 3.0

Co-op enrollment

Junior year completed

Tools

MicroStation CAD

Job description

Tampa Electric is offering a co-op opportunity in Substation Engineering Protection & Controls in Tampa, FL. This role lets students apply academic knowledge, gain career skills, and network with emergency management professionals.

Applicants should be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, have a 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for the university’s co-op program. In-office role with part-time availability.