Student Internship, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The TECO Energy Student Program offers college students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in their field of study, apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow their careers. The program partners with accredited four-year colleges and universities to recruit motivated students eager to learn and make an impact. Interns and Co-Ops will take on challenging assignments that align with their academic background and the company's business needs. This specific role supports Tampa Electric’s Strategy & Business Development group in enhancing and strengthening the company’s strategic planning and implementation efforts. The Strategy Co-Op will assist with research, analysis, and coordination activities with strategic initiatives. Working collaboratively across the organization, this role provides foundational exposure to corporate strategy, operations, regulatory, and finance, with opportunities to participate on cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required).
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Junior or Senior year in school.

Nice To Haves

Finance, Accounting, or Other Business preferred discipline or degree type.
Data Analysis preferred/related discipline.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on industry trends, peer utility strategies, regulatory and legislative developments, and other external factors influencing Tampa Electric’s strategic direction.
Summarize research results and synthesize findings into insights to inform strategy discussions and planning efforts.
Support benchmarking and key performance indicator (KPI) analysis by reviewing inputs, identifying trends and variances.
Help translate analytical findings into clear summaries, visuals, and presentations that support strategy discussions, business cases, and leadership updates.
Partner with teams across finance, engineering, operations, regulatory, customer experience, and other functional areas to gather inputs and support coordinated strategy efforts.
Assist in preparing materials for internal meetings, leadership updates, and planning sessions, ensuring complex information is communicated clearly and effectively.