Fall 2026 - TECO Eastern Service Area- Engineer

Title:Fall 2026 - TECO Eastern Service Area- Engineer

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Tampa

Shift: Mon - Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

The TECO Energy Internship & 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 co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

Position Summary/Details:

Tampa Electric is wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Transmission Engineering. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

Accountabilities:As a successful candidate for ourCo/Op Position, you would:

• Design and develop new and existing transmission lines throughout the TECO service area.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors
• Attend trainings related to engineering, safety, and leadership
• Support the TE team when needed

Physical Location of Co-op: TECO Eastern Service Area BLDG A

Preferred Availability: Part - Time (20-40 hours)

WORKING CONDITIONS:Mostly in a normal office environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Co-Op Requirements:

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university or 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.
• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university's co-op program is a must.
• To qualify for a substation engineering co-op position, the candidate must have successfully completed their junior year at an ABET accredited Institution.

Required Degree:Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline: Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering

Year in School: Junior or Senior; Graduate Level Student

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to organize, develop and write professional documents.
• Work on a Team
• Good Communication Skills
• Organized
• Punctual
  
  

Emera Leadership Competencies:

• 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

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

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!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. 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. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

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.