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Operations Engineer Co-op (Central Service Area) Fall 2026

Tampa Electric · Tampa, FL · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

The Student will work with Operation Engineers on distribution system protection, protection coordination, power quality, and reliability. They will investigate reliability referrals, develop action plans to remedy issues, create work requests to implement proposed solutions, and respond to customers once issues have been resolved.

Responsibilities

  • Create and/or process work requests in work management software
  • Estimate electrical loads for customers and determine actual or proposed field measurements
  • Model proposed designs in the appropriate software to meet customer needs and ensure all results follow respective regulatory requirements
  • Produce construction prints for field construction of proposed designs
  • Attend weekly work scheduling meetings
  • Absorb and assist TEC Distribution Design staff as needed

Requirements

  • Education: Enrolled in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline
  • Co-Op Requirements: 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. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Qualifications

  • Required Degree: Engineering
  • PREFERRED/RELATED DISCIPLINE: Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical
  • YEAR IN SCHOOL: Junior or Senior
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Microsoft Office and Basic Understanding of Power Systems

Emera 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 JUDGMENT

Benefits

  • 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!

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered 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.

Pay

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Schedule

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

Location

Physical Location of Co-op: Central Service Area (CSA) 2200 E. Sligh Ave Tampa, FL. 33610

Working Conditions

Mostly in a normal office environment, a successful candidate will visit the field approximately weekly. This will include riding in a company vehicle on-road and off-road, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

Preferred Availability

Part – Time (30 – 40 hours)

Company

Tampa Electric Company

State and City

Florida - Tampa

Benefits

  • 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!

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.

Pre-employment physical exams

May be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.

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