Spring 2027 Student Internship - Engineer (Polk Power))

Title:  Spring 2027 Student Internship - Engineer (Polk Power))
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 2nd Fri.

Position Summary/Details:  

The TECO Energy Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study. Work assignments are consistent with the work needs of the department and the company and provide meaningful and challenging work to the student. These engineering co-op positions will report to Energy Supply engineers and support a variety of technical projects ranging in complexity, scope and time spans

Key Responsibilities and/or Learning Objectives

The Electrical Engineering Co-op supports the plant electrical engineer with electrical system design, equipment maintenance and testing, field data collection, drawing updates, equipment troubleshooting, documentation management, and safety compliance. The role also provides practical experience with plant operations and electrical systems, including power distribution, motors, controls, protective relays, transformers, and generators.

• Electrical Design: Assist with creating new electrical drawings and updating existing drawings.
• Field Support: Collect technical data, record equipment readings, and assist with field activities for maintenance projects.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist with setting up test equipment, performing component-level debugging, validating designs, and troubleshooting plant equipment.
• Project Assistance: Support project planning, implementation, and execution under the guidance of the plant engineer
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict work safety rules, ensure electrical codes are met, and support environmental compliance
• Learning: Actively learn plant operations, system interactions (power electronics, controls, grid connection), and engineering principles through observation and instruction

Physical Location of Co-op:

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

Working Conditions 

• In addition to office work, student will work 50% of the time in the power station and service areas. Student will need to be hands on and be willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways, industrial environments, and constructions areas.

Preferred Availability:

Part Time or Full time

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:

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. 

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.  

Required Degree:  

• Engineering 

Preferred/Related Discipline: (if applicable) 

• Electrical

Year in School:  

• Junior or Senior

• Graduate Student (pursuing graduate degree)