2026 Fall Emergency Management Co-Op/Internship

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. 

 

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected.  If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

 

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.  

 

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. 

 

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

 

 

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Co-Op Student is responsible for assisting the Emergency Management & Business Continuity team with preparedness and response activities for all types of threats and hazards. Specifically, this position will assist with updating plans, documents, and emergency assignments, develop training and exercise materials, and assist in preparing and delivery of internal team member preparedness information.  This position may assist with research and business continuity assessments.

 

POSITION SUMMARY/DETAILS:

Tampa Electric Safety and Security Department wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Emergency Management. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

 

Physical Location of Co-op:  TECO Plaza

 

Education/Certification/GPA:  

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an 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 the university’s co-op program is a must.

 

Position Requirements:

Currently pursuing a degree in:  Emergency Management, Public Health, or Business.

 

Preferred/Related Discipline: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a basic understanding of emergency management. The following FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses are recommended:

• ICS 100
• ICS 200
• NIMS 700
• NIMS 800

 

Year in School: Junior, Senior, or Graduate.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to organize, develop, and write professional documents.
• Work on a team.
• Communicate effectively.
• Organized.

 

Working Conditions:  This position is mostly in an office environment with visits to company and stakeholder locations.

 

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

 

Emera Leadership Competencies:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Saf