Spring 2027 - Transmission Engineer Internship/Co-Op

Tampa Electric Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

401k Savings plan w/ company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid Holiday time

Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental

Job summary

Tampa Electric Co. offers an opportunity for college students or recent graduates to explore careers in Transmission Engineering. This role allows applying academic knowledge, gaining career skills, building resumes, and networking with emergency management professionals.

Design, develop, and support transmission lines, while participating in trainings and collaborating with TE teams. In-office co-op with part-time hours preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited university/college program in a related field.
• 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, must have completed junior year at an ABET institution.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering; Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new and existing transmission lines in TECO service area.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors.
• Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership.
• Support the TE team as needed.

Skills

Engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Organized

Punctual

Education

ABET-accredited program

GPA 3.0/4.0

Co-op enrollment required

Junior year completed

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.

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 Transmission Engineering. 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 transmission lines throughout the TECO service area.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
• Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
• Support the TE team when needed

Physical Location of Co-op: TECO Eastern Service Area BLDG A

Working Conditions: In-office

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-40 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

Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering

Year in School:

Junior, Senior, or Graduate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to organize, develop and write professional documents.
• Work on a Team
• Good Communication Skills
• Organized
• Punctual

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 Judgment

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its 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 TECO Energy 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.

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.