Summer 2025: Lighting Operations - Electrical Engineering Student

Title: Summer 2025: Lighting Operations - Electrical Engineering Student 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or 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.

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY/DETAILS:

 

This co-op position offers a unique opportunity for college degree-seeking students to engage in a multifaceted role centered around network device testing, data science, analytics, and engineering design. The selected student will actively participate in the evaluation and testing of network devices and utilize their engineering skills to contribute to the design process. Additionally, they will work on data analysis and apply data science techniques to gain insights crucial to enhancing our operations. This role bridges the gap between practical engineering experience and the evolving field of data analytics, providing a holistic learning experience in a professional setting. 

 

Accountabilities:

• Network Device Testing: Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of network devices, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards. This includes hardware and software testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data science tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, extracting meaningful insights that can inform decision-making and process improvements within the company.
• Engineering Design Support: Collaborate with the engineering team to contribute to the design and development of new network devices or improvements to existing ones. This may involve CAD design, prototyping, and technical documentation.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of testing procedures, results, and design modifications. Produce technical documentation to support product development and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative Contribution: Actively engage in team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to enhance network device performance, data analysis methods, and engineering design processes.

 

Physical Location of Co-op: Energy Control Center: 820 South 78th St. Tampa, FL 33619

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)

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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an 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.