Summer - Engineer DCS Student

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Title: Summer 2026 - Engineer DCS Student
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida
- Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

This position will support Polk Power Station’s Engineering and Technical Team.

Assist the station with reliability of distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and other instrument & controls systems. Provide assistance with unit operations and troubleshooting. Provide adjustments to control logic and graphics.

Physical Location of Co-op:
Polk Power Station 9995 FL-37S, Mulberry, FL 33860

Working Conditions: Power Station but mostly in an office environment. Occasional field walking and may be exposed to heights, dusty, hot, and noisy environments.

Preferred Availability:Part time (20-30 hours)

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

Co-Op Requirements:

• 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.

Required Degree: Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer

Year in School: Junior or Senior

• 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
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

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 storm swill 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…