Transmission Engineer Internship/Co-Op
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available inallofthese locations.
POSITION SUMMARY/DETAILS:Tampa Electric is wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Transmission Engineering. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.
Accountabilities:- Design and develop new and existing transmission lines throughout the TECO service area.
- Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
- Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
- Support the TE team when needed
Physical Location of Co-op: TECO Eastern Service Area BLDG A
Working Conditions:
In-office
Preferred Availability:
Part - Time (20-40 hours)
Education/Certification/GPA:
- 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.
- To qualify for a substation engineering co-op position, the candidate must have successfully completed their junior year at an ABET accredited Institution.
Currently pursuing a degree in:
Engineering
Preferred/Related Discipline:
Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
Junior, Senior, or Graduate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Able to organize, develop and write professional documents.
- Work on a Team
- Good Communication Skills
- Organized
- Punctual
- 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
Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment
TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!- 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 and its 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 TECO Energy 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.
TECOEnergy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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