Summer 2026 – Engineering Student

Job Description

Here is the detailed enriched job description for the Summer 2026 – Engineering Student position at Tampa Electric Company:

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Summer 2026 – Engineering Student

Company: Tampa Electric Company (TECO Energy)

Location: Tampa, Florida

Shift: Full-time (8 Hrs. X 5 Days)

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Program Overview

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while contributing to the company’s business needs. This program serves as an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. Through this co-op program, students gain the chance to work in a professional environment directly related to their field of study.

Position Summary & Details

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position for an engineering student primarily focused on mechanical engineering. The ideal candidate will be in their junior year or higher, enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program. This role enables TECO to leverage cost-effective technical support and knowledge to supplement the engineering and technical staff within Asset Management/O&PM and the power stations. Furthermore, this position is designed to identify and recruit highly motivated and effective entry-level engineers with the potential to become future leaders within TECO Energy.

Key Responsibilities (Accountabilities)

As a Summer 2026 Engineering Student, you will be responsible for:

• Develop inspection planning spreadsheets and inspection reports.
• Perform equipment inspections.
• Develop CAD drawings and sketches.
• Function as a liaison between Asset Management and the stations by attending meetings and documenting Action Items related to Asset Management.
• Review, communicate, and file documents as directed by Asset Management engineers.

Work Environment & Location

• Physical Location: Big Bend Station, CM Building 13031 Wyandotte Road Gibsonton, FL 33534
• Working Conditions: This role involves a combination of Plant/Field and Office environments. Candidates must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments.
• Preferred Availability: Full-time (40 hours)

Qualifications

Education:

• The successful applicant must be enrolled in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate-level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.
• Required Degree: Engineering
• Preferred/Related Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
• Year in School: Junior or Senior

Co-Op Requirements:

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program is required (proof of enrollment required).
• If not eligible for a co-op program (or if the program is unavailable), the student may be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

Emera Leadership Competencies

TECO Energy values the following leadership competencies:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA Policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application Accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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