Summer - Solar & Energy Storage Details | Mexico Gas Co - Gas - Tampa Electric

Title: Summer 2026 - Solar & Energy Storage - Engineer
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida
- Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

This position is responsible for assisting the Solar department in the daily operation and maintenance activities for the solar and energy storage sites and supporting the engineering team in tracking effective inspection, monitoring, environmental compliance, and preventative maintenance programs.

• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive data collection and predictive modeling tool for solar facilities and collector stations that assists in the prioritization of expenditures.
• Assist in the facilitation of system root cause analysis for solar facilities and collector stations.
• Assist in facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to maintain appropriate system performance.
• Support the verification and management of each solar site’s as‑built drawing to ensure the most recent version is in Open Text.
• Assist in document creation to support operations and to create standards to use as the department grows with ever‑changing technologies.
• Assist the Solar Turnover group with walk‑down of sites before they are handed over to Solar and Energy Storage Operations.
• Assist in the operation of all battery storage facilities, including creating operating procedures and schedules and performing all necessary testing.

• Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to all levels within the organization.
• Strong self‑motivation complemented with high productivity to perform well.
• Ability and desire to learn work management systems in power generation and delivery.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Knowledge of database concepts.

The successful applicant should be in their second, third, or fourth year of an ABET‑accredited university or college, undergraduate‑ or a graduate‑level, post‑secondary educational program in an engineering discipline. To qualify as a co‑op student, enrollment in the university’s co‑op program is required.

Engineering majors from an ABET accredited university or college.

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships.
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change.
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers.
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment.
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment.

Solar Operations Center 5050 State Road 60 Mulberry FL 33860

The Solar & Energy Storage Engineering Co‑Op can expect to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The level of stress varies depending on workload and company deadlines.

Must be able to work in dusty and hot environments. Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs. Walking (sometimes on uneven surfaces), bending, and driving as needed.

Full‑time (40 hours)

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan with 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!

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…