TECO Spring 2027 Electrical Engineering Internship - Lighting

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 internship program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study. This Intern position offers a unique opportunity for college degree-seeking students to engage in a multifaceted role centered around network device testing and engineering design. The selected student will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of network devices and utilize their engineering skills to contribute to the design process.

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.
Electrical Engineering Preferred/Related Discipline
Junior or Senior; Graduate Level Student
Basic knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and devices, enabling effective testing and troubleshooting of network equipment.
A solid foundation in engineering principles, including mechanical or electrical engineering, to contribute to the design and development processes.
A logical and analytical mindset to derive insights from data and apply them to improve network device performance and design.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex technical challenges systematically and creatively.
Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when conducting testing, recording data, and documenting procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability in results.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

The selected student will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of network devices and utilize their engineering skills to contribute to the design process.

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of network devices, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards. This includes hardware and software testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Collaborate with the engineering team to contribute to the design and development of new network devices or improvements to existing ones. This may involve prototyping and technical documentation.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of testing procedures, results, and design modifications. Produce technical documentation to support product development and regulatory compliance.
Actively engage in team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to enhance network device performance and engineering design processes.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. 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.