Tampa Electric · 12 hours ago
2026 Summer Engineering Internship / Co-Op
Tampa, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerTampa Electric Company is seeking college students for their 2026 Summer Engineering Internship / Co-Op program, providing an opportunity to gain real-world experience in engineering. Interns will coordinate and design distribution systems, manage projects, and collaborate with various departments to ensure successful project completion.
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Responsibilities
Meet with customers and/or their agents (Customers) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on multiple construction projects and load additions of varying scale. Manage the schedule and required completion dates of different construction phases
Manage communication to all involved entities concerning any updates in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary
Coordinate and manage the construction activities between TEC Planning & Scheduling, Field Construction, Operations, the Customer, and any other ED Departments
Represent customers in weekly POW meetings with all involved TEC departments
Create and manage work requests (WR) in the Work Management System (WMS). Divide jobs into phases/crews, establishing an associated WR for each of the different TEC construction phases/crews involved: including overhead line crews, underground line crews, service crews, grounding contractors, project conduits, and crossing conduits. Enter and continually update targeted schedule dates, work status, and other project details in WMS for all associated WRs
Perform analysis to determine the most economical and reliable solutions for customers and the TEC distribution system
Calculate and analyze customer load for proper sizing of TEC facilities
Design and determine TEC facility locations
Design to NESC and TEC specifications, providing pole loading analysis, cable pulling calculations, ruling span calculations, clearances, motor start calculations, voltage drop, and sag calculations
Adhere to Florida Administrative Code (Tariff)
Using TEC’s geographical information system (GIS), design the proposed and update existing electrical features (company assets). Establish all specifications in GIS, such as the correct electrical connectivity, proper supporting structures, and all compatible units (CU) for materials and labor. Resolve any identified errors in GIS, ensure all GIS task types are linked to the WMS WRs, and export GIS material data to WMS
Produce and/or oversee the production of construction prints for Field Construction, Operations, And/or Contractors
Verify and approve that locations of TEC’s existing and proposed equipment and any third party infrastructure (water, sewer, storm, gas, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints, and equipment specifications are captured
Based on the scope of construction and company safety standards, determine necessity and scale of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan that Field Construction, Operations, and/or contractors would need for completing work in the right-of-way
Prepare GIS prints to submit to regulatory agencies for DOT, City, County, or other required governing agency permits
Generate construction prints that clearly communicate the plan of work to the field crews
Produce construction cost estimates (including labor, materials, and vehicle) and obtain/calculate projected four year revenue as needed. Determine and communicate the need for Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) charges to customers based on TEC revenue shortage/excess costs
Access and inspect energized equipment and install current/voltage recording devices for troubleshooting. Troubleshoot customer voltage complaints using various instruments; such as recording ammeters, voltmeters. Install, program, and download voltage monitoring devices, analyze results, and utilize engineering skills and practices to resolve customer voltage complaints
Using visual and physical procedures, investigate, examine, and test the integrity of TEC distribution facilities to determine the need for replacement or upgrade
Interpret plans for large projects of relative complexity, such as road widening, intersection improvements, and relocations of infrastructures. Identify all impacted TEC facilities and reconcile the final design, protecting TEC’s assets and satisfying the local agency requirements. Provide engineering and project management for large master-planned developments and large commercial projects including malls, retail, and schools
Support the service area Operations Engineer for reliability issues, customer complaints, fuse sizing and coordination, load balancing, capacitor maintenance, and overall circuit improvement, as necessary. Assist in the investigation and response to Public Service Commission inquiries
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline for the first semester the student joins the program
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
Junior or Senior year in school
Preferred
No preference/open to all
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ 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!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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