TECO Spring 2027 Internship - ECPM, Engineering

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The TECO Energy 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 intern program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study. Work assignments are consistent with the work needs of the department and the company and provide meaningful and challenging work to the student. These engineering intern positions will report to Energy Delivery engineers and support a variety of technical projects ranging in complexity, scope and time spans.

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.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Sophomore or higher
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.

Responsibilities

In support of projects from various sources including TEC energy delivery system expansion, governmental agencies, developers, and private entities.
The Engineer is responsible for providing engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for, both by performing these tasks directly and by overseeing and guiding contractors executing these activities on behalf of Tampa Electric.
This includes reviewing contractor work to ensure it meets TEC standards and providing clarification or direction as needed.
Engineer and design facilities that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineering practice and standards.
Using design software, prepare and issue all associated design drawings, specifications and bills of material in a professional and thorough design package.
Represent and coordinate projects within Electric Delivery’s Project Management process, acting as a liaison between internal teams and contractors.
Oversee the progress and technical quality of contractor work to ensure successful project outcomes.
Evaluate and select materials, providing expertise in the procurement process.
Collaborate with contractors on material selection, monitor equipment delivery, ensure proper project accounting, and verify the accuracy of manufacturers’ drawings.
Provide engineering support to operating departments during field activities including field data collection, construction, and closeout.
Interpret engineering designs during construction, facilitate communication between internal teams and contractors, and gather feedback for future design improvements.