Fall Engineer Co-Op​/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, valuedand 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 the 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 Co‑op student will work with the Operations Engineer on distribution system protection, protection coordination, power quality, and reliability. They will investigate reliability referrals, develop action plans to remedy issues, create work requests to implement proposed solutions, and respond to customers once issues have been resolved.

• Create and/or process work requests in work management software.
• Estimate electrical loads for customers and determine actual or proposed field measurements.
• Model proposed designs in the appropriate software to meet customer needs and ensure all results follow respective regulatory requirements.
• Produce construction prints for field construction of proposed designs and attend weekly work scheduling meetings.

ESA Building B 820 S 78th St, Tampa, FL 33619

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university or college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
• To qualify as a co‑op student, enrollment in the university’s co‑op program is a must.

Electrical Engineering

Junior or Senior

• Microsoft Office
• Basic Understanding of Power Systems

• Mostly in a normal office environment, a successful candidate will visit the field approximately weekly. This will include riding in a company vehicle on‑road and off‑road, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

Part‑Time (30–40 hours)

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Think Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

Competitive Salary, 401(k) 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 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…