TECO Fall Internship - Electrical System Reliability

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TECO Fall 2026 Internship – Electrical System Reliability (1 of
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Tampa Electric Company

Florida – Apollo Beach

8 Hr. X 5 Days

We are hiring for up to four internship openings.

TECO Energy is built on a foundation of more than 100 years of history. We incorporate the strengths of three businesses and support services to work together as one united company. In the spirit of coming together, we have chosen to reinforce the principles that unify our companies. We believe that by agreeing on, practicing and reinforcing these principles at all levels, we will become a stronger and more unified organization.

TECO is proud to be a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments throughout North America and in four Caribbean countries.

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.

Responsibilities include gathering and compiling asset data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness for analysis. Additionally, responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, analyzing data to drive strategic decisions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success by leveraging data insights for actionable results.

• Support the Electrical System Reliability (ESR) team with developing, maintaining, modifying asset monitoring plan databases, and maintenance strategies.
• Support the NERC Compliance team with updates, reviews and coordinating various deliverables and activities with Operating areas.
• Support the development project plans, roadmaps and process flows.
• Support the ESR team with various administrative activities including work management, and procurement.
• Support the ESR team with the development and execution of process improvement initiatives using software tools.

Big Bend Power Station 13031 Wyandotte Road, Gibsonton FL 33534

Mostly in a normal office environment, a successful candidate will visit the field approximately weekly. This will include riding in a company vehicle on‑road and off‑road, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

Part‑Time (30–40 hours)

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.

• To qualify as a co‑op student, enrollment in the university’s co‑op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co‑op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Currently pursuing one of the following:
Engineering, Business, Economics, Computer Science, IT or related.

Junior or Senior

• Microsoft Suite Applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Power BI/Tableau or equivalent
• Customer support
• Project support

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Think Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

A pre‑employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be…