Fall - Ethics & Compliance Student Internship

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

The Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Intern is responsible for assisting the E&C team with a number of programs that foster an ethical and compliant corporate culture. The E&C Intern assists with various responsibilities which may include: TECO Policy tracking, administration and reviews for ethics and compliance programs, and performing E&C administrative functions such as preparing meeting minutes, quarterly metric reports, etc.

The E&C Intern must understand business ethical principles, and demonstrate the highest level of conduct, objectivity, independence, and confidentiality.

• Assist with tracking ethics program training.
• Assist with quarterly expense reviews.
• Utilize Optro/Audit Board to assist with the administration of TECO Policies and the Compliance Management System.
• Assist with E&C administrative functions such as preparing meeting minutes, presentations and reports.

Education
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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
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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.

Required Degree
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Compliance, Accounting, Finance, Business, or Law

Preferred/Related Discipline
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Accounting, Compliance or Law

Year in School
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Junior or Senior; or Graduate Student

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to act with the utmost discretion to preserve confidentiality
• 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

Pre‑employment screening including drug testing, background check and physical exam may be required for this position.

TEMCO 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.