Summer 2026 - Energy Supply Engineer

Title: Summer 2026 - Energy Supply Engineer 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - North Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

 

 

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:

Engineering Students will report to Energy Supply engineers and support a variety of technical projects ranging in complexity, scope, and time spans. 

 

Accountabilities: As a successful candidate for our Co-Op/Alternate - Energy Supply Engineering position, you would:

• Work Safe as a top priority.
• Assist the station engineers with drawing updates and equipment labeling.
• Support station engineers with site inspections and reports.
• Support the station engineers with project development and implementation.
• Attend and be engaged with daily operational plant meetings.
• Maintain and/or create electronic databases for station support.
• Assist station engineer with equipment assessments and troubleshooting.

 

Physical Location of Co-op:  Big Bend Power Station 13031 Wyandotte Road, Gibsonton FL 33534 

Preferred Availability: Full-time (40 hours) or Part – Time (30 – 40 hours)

Working Conditions: Combination of Power Station / Service Areas / Office Environments, hands-on. Willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways, etc. and work in industrial environments which can be dirty.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  

The successful applicant should be 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:

• To qualify as a co-op student, 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.

Required Degree: Engineering

Related Discipline: Mechanical or Chemical Discipline

Year in School: Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Pursuing a BA in mechanical or chemical engineering with focus in power systems.
• Previous industrial experience preferred.
• Skilled using MS Excel and Word.

 

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 Judgement 

 

A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

 

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 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.

 

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal