Spring 2027 Substation Engineering Co-op

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

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.