Intern

Title Intern TECO Fall 2026 Internship - Distribution Engineering Operations Company Tampa Electric Company Location Florida - Tampa Shift Mon - Fri, 30-40 hours The TECO Energy Internship & 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. Position Summary The Student will work with Operation Engineering 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. Accountabilities 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 Physical Location Central Service Area (CSA) Bldg C 2200 E. Sligh Ave Tampa, FL. 33610 Working Conditions Mostly in a normal office environment, a successful candidate will visit field locations approximately weekly. This will include riding in a company vehicle on‑road and off‑road, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations. Preferred Availability Part‑Time (30 - 40 hours) Qualifications Education: 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 your university’s co‑op program is required. Position Requirements: Currently pursuing a degree in 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 Drives Operational Excellence for Customers Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement A pre‑employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre‑employment screening. Storm Duty Requirements Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Team members are required to participate in 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. Equal Opportunity 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 perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) ADA Policy It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s. Application Accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job‑related physical requirements regardless of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr TECO Energy