Spring 2027 Student Internship - Substation Engineering Protection and Control
About The Position
Tampa Electric is offering an opportunity for college students or recent graduates to explore career options within Substation Engineering Protection & Controls. This internship allows students to apply academic knowledge and skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with professionals. The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program provides college degree-seeking students with professional growth opportunities while meeting business needs. It serves as an extension of the educational process, offering practical experience to complement classroom learning. The co-op program recruits students to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
- Successfully completed junior year at an ABET accredited Institution
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Enrollment in the university’s co-op program
- Knowledge of single phase AC and DC circuits
- Knowledge of three phase power
- Able to organize, develop and write professional documents
- Ability to work on a team
- Good Communication Skills
- Organized
- Punctual
Nice To Haves
- Graduate level post-secondary educational program
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new and existing substation engineering protection and control for distribution and/or transmission stations using Microstation CAD design software
- Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
- Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
- Support the drafting team when needed
- Support the RTU team when needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
