July 4, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Co-Op/Parallel

Organization:
TECO Energy
Region:
Canada, Florida, Tampa
End of contest:
September 30, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Substation engineer
Description

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 Substation Engineering - System Security. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

Accountabilities:

  • Create and/or modify relay protection settings for distribution and/or transmission substations.
  • Provide support for System Protection & Controls Specialists on testing/commissioning of relay settings on related projects.
  • Participate in meetings with internal and external departments/vendors.
  • Attend training related to engineering, safety, and leadership.

Physical Location of Internship:  TECO Central Service Area BLDG D

Working Conditions:  In-office

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification/GPA: 

  • 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 your university's co-op program is required.

Position Requirements: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline: Electrical Engineering

Year in School:  Junior, Senior, or Graduate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

TECO Energy

702 N Franklin St

Tampa

Florida États-Unis

www.tecoenergy.com