Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer

About the 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. The Bayside co‑op engineering student position is designed to teach the candidate the basics of combined cycle power plant operations while converting this knowledge into practical help with updating plant engineering documents and troubleshooting equipment. The position is located at the Bayside Power Station, 3602 Port Sutton Road, Tampa, FL 33619.

Responsibilities

• Support plant equipment owners with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Learn the basics of combined cycle power plant operation (Brayton and Rankine cycle).
• Perform equipment walk‑downs and notify plant equipment owners of plant issues.
• Assist with Management of Change updates to system drawings and documentation.
• Perform flow studies on water systems using a doppler flow meter.
• Walk down system and locate valves to confirm proper valve tagging.
• Identify deficiencies and have new valve tags printed and installed.
• Provide support in performing critical spares analysis on key plant systems.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an ABET accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate in a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrollment in the university’s co‑op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for the co‑op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Year in school: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.
• Demonstrates Emera Leadership Competencies: cultivates innovation and embraces change; speaks up on safety, health and the environment; drives operational excellence for customers; takes ownership and acts with integrity.
• Willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways and in industrial environments; willing and able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments.

Schedule

Preferred availability: Full‑time (40 hours) or part‑time (30–40 hours) per week. Shift: 9‑hour day with the first Friday off.