Environmental Engineer Co-op Fall

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Title: Environmental Engineer Co-op Fall 2026
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida
- Tampa
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

The co-op will support Environmental Services initiatives by working alongside subject matter experts within the department including Air (emissions tracking, plant operations/power generation), Water (NPDES permitting, stormwater management systems), Land (Environmental Resource Permitting, storage tank compliance), Waste (hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, chemical management, contamination assessment and remediation), Sustainability (Manatee protection/outreach, Blue Carbon, GHG tracking/initiatives, etc.).

• Support development of innovative strategies for NPDES permit compliance
• Support ongoing projects at multiple power stations for environmental compliance
• Provide technical assistance to senior level staff on environmental initiatives

• 3600 Midtown Dr.
• Tampa, Fl 33607

• Mostly in a normal office environment

• Part – Time (20-30 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 for the first semester the student joins the program.

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.

• Engineering – Civil, Environmental, Chemical
• Geology

• 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!

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

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