Engineer Co-op Fall

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.

Title: Engineer Co‑op Fall 2026

Company: Tampa Electric Company

Location: Florida – North Ruskin

Shift: 8 hours x 5 days

The TECO Energy Cooperative Education Program offers college degree‑seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. Work assignments are consistent with the needs of the department and the company, providing meaningful and challenging work. These engineering co‑op positions report to Energy Supply Engineers and support a variety of technical projects.

• Review and analyze required codes, standards, and regulations to support design efforts.
• Review engineering documents, including design drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Perform walkdowns and field engineering activities to support design and construction efforts.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities to verify conformance with design drawings.

• Big Bend Power Station, Apollo Beach, FL (main location)
• Bayside Power Station, Tampa, FL
• Polk Power Station, Mulberry, FL

Students will spend 50% of their time in power stations and service areas, requiring hands‑on work, willingness and ability to work at heights on raised walkways, and ability to work in industrial environments that may be dirty.

Full‑time (40 hours per week).

Enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or graduate‑level post‑secondary program in a related discipline for the first semester of the program.

To qualify, students must be enrolled in the university’s co‑op program (proof of enrollment required). If the student is not eligible for the co‑op program or the program is unavailable, the student will be considered an intern.

None specified; a relevant degree program is required.

• Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical

• Junior or Senior

Competitive salary; 401(k) savings plan with company matching; pension plan; paid time off; paid holiday time; medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; tuition assistance program; employee assistance program; wellness programs; on‑site fitness centers; bonus plan.

Team members are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to customers. Storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Employees may not disclose their own pay or that of others unless within specific legal or investigatory contexts.

Reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified disabled individuals unless it would cause undue hardship.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the required time.

Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job‑related physical requirements regardless of disability.