TECO Fall 2026 Internship - Substation Engineering - Protection and Control / Relay Settings

Title: TECO Fall 2026 Internship - Substation Engineering - Protection and Control / Relay Settings 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

 

 

Title:  TECO Fall 2026 Internship - Substation Engineering - Protection and Control / Relay Settings

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: Mon - Fri, 20-40 hours

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 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
  
  

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

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 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