Computer Science/IT Co-op Fall 2026

Tampa Electric Company • Tampa, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship supports the Procurement team in developing an AI-enabled contractor selection, cost estimation, and knowledge capture framework for energy-related general contracting services. The role will transform contractor price books, performance attributes, and project scope inputs into intelligent agents that estimate costs, rank contractors, and capture institutional knowledge.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Computer Science
• Graduate Student (pursuing graduate degree)

Nice To Haves

• AI

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI agents capable of: Estimating costs based on unit rates and scope inputs
• Ranking contractors based on pricing and qualitative attributes
• Validate outputs with Procurement, Engineering, and field teams
• Document frameworks, models, and recommendations for scalability

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level