Fall 2025 - ED Student Internship/Co-Op

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.

Title: Fall 2025 - ED Student Internship/Co-Op Company: Tampa Electric Company Location: Big Bend Power Station

State and City: Florida - Apollo Beach

Hiring Manager: William D Wingate

Recruiter: Mark E Koener

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:

Work closely with other engineers, analysts, specialists, within the Electrical System Reliability team on developing asset maintenance strategies for critical equipment. Assets include – Protective Relays, Generators, Transformers, Breakers, Solar Plant Systems, Critical Power Systems, Motors, etc.

Accountabilities:

Physical Location of Co-op: Big Bend Power Station 603 Big Bend Rd. Apollo Beach, FL. 33572

Working Conditions: Combination of Plant/Field and Office environment. Must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments.

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements:

Degree: Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Year in School: No preference

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

A Baseline Medical Examination (generic physical for all jobs requiring physicals) is required.

Driving is under 30%

Student will need and be given NERC Access

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