Fall - CE Research & Strategy Student

Title: Fall 2026 - CE Research & Strategy Student

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida
- Tampa

Shift: Mon
- Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

Are you a college student ready to gain real‑world experience in your field of study? The TECO Energy Student Program is your opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career from day one.

We partner with accredited four‑year colleges and universities to recruit motivated students who are eager to learn and make an impact. As a student with us, you'll take on challenging assignments that align with your academic background and our business needs, giving you a head start on your future.

• Hands‑on experience in your area of study
• Meaningful, project‑based work
• Professional development and mentorship
• A supportive, inclusive work environment

This position supports the Customer Experience Research and Strategy teams in developing and piloting a behaviour‑based affordability initiative using social marketing and behavioural science principles. The role will assist with literature reviews, customer research, concept testing, and program design to identify and influence key customer behaviours that improve energy use decisions and perceptions of affordability. Additionally, the intern will contribute to data analysis and insight development to evaluate pilot effectiveness and support strategies that improve customer satisfaction and engagement.

• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize research on social marketing, behavioural science, and behaviour‑change frameworks to inform pilot design and strategy
• Support customer research activities, including concept testing, survey development, data collection, and analysis using tools such as Qualtrics
• Assist in designing and refining behaviour‑based interventions, including messaging, nudges, and customer communications tied to priority behaviours such as energy use and program participation
• Analyze customer data and pilot results to develop actionable insights, evaluate effectiveness, and support measurement of customer perception and satisfaction outcomes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support pilot implementation, segmentation strategies, and development of dashboards or visualizations to track engagement and performance

Physical Location of Co‑op: 3600 Midtown Dr. Tampa, FL 33607

Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability: Part‑time (20-30 hours)

• Education: 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 for the first semester the student joins the program.
• 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 a co‑op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• Required Degree: Social Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Business
• Preferred/Related Discipline: Social Marketing, Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Economics
• Year in School: Graduate Student (pursuing graduate degree) 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

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