Summer 2026 Renewables Control Center (RCC) Performance Engineering Co-Op/Internship

Job Description

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Summer 2026 Renewables Control Center (RCC) Performance Engineering Co-Op/Internship

• Company: Tampa Electric Company
• Location: Lutz, Florida
• Shift: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week (Monday – Friday)

Accountabilities (Key Responsibilities):

As a successful candidate for this Co-Op/Internship, you would contribute significantly to the Renewables Control Center by:

• Assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive tool to track department metrics and generate internal performance reports that justify the impact of the Renewables Control Center (RCC). (20%)
• Supporting system root cause analysis (RCA) for solar and energy storage facilities’ monitoring and control software. This includes assisting in the facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to improve appropriate system performance. (10%)
• Contributing to document creation to support the RCC and to establish standards for the department as it grows with new technologies. (30%)
• Supporting the Renewables Operations Engineer (ROE) in TEC’s alarm rationalization efforts, which are crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operations of the renewables fleet. (25%)
• Assisting the ROE in testing the monitoring and control software utilized by the Renewables System Operators (RSOs). (15%)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA):

• Excellent communication skills to clearly convey ideas to all levels within the organization.
• Ability and desire to learn supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, energy management system (EMS) software, and work management systems in power generation and delivery.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Knowledge of database concepts.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• The successful applicant should be in their second, third, or fourth year of an ABET-accredited university or college undergraduate program, or a graduate-level post-secondary educational program in an engineering discipline.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program is mandatory.

Desired Majors:

• Engineering Majors from an ABET-accredited university or college.

Competencies (Soft Skills):

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

Working Conditions:

• The Renewables Control Center Performance Engineering Co-Op can expect to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Working conditions may be both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• The level of stress varies depending on workload and company deadlines.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Must be able to work in dusty and hot environments.
• Must be able to ascend and descend from ladders and stairs.
• Requires walking (sometimes on uneven surfaces), bending, and driving as needed.

Competitive Benefits Package:

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary
• 401k Savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

MANDATORY STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. TECO Energy and its companies serve a critical role in providing essential services to the community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to TECO Energy customers. Team members will work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities, with proper compensation made in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Policies:

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 & Application Accommodations:

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.

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.