Operations Engineer Co-op; Central Service Area Fall

Overview

Title: Operations Engineer Co-op (Central Service Area) Fall 2026

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

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

The 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
• Attend weekly work scheduling meetings
• Assist TEC Distribution Design staff as needed

Central Service Area (CSA) 2200

E. Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

Mostly in a normal office environment. A successful candidate will visit the field approximately weekly, including riding in a company vehicle, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

Education: 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:

• 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.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Required Degree: Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline: Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical

Year in School: Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Microsoft Office and Basic Understanding of Power Systems

• 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

Benefits

Competitive Salary; 401k with company matching;
Pension plan;
Paid time off;
Paid holidays;
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage;
Tuition Assistance Program;
Employee Assistance Program;
Wellness Programs;
On-site Fitness Centers;
Bonus Plan and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TECO 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, 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.

Pay Transparency and ADA/Accommodations

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for asking about pay. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process as needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.