About the role#
This cooperative education position offers students hands-on experience in electric load forecasting and utility analytics. You will work under the guidance of experienced analysts to support data preparation, validation, and exploratory analysis for short- and long-term planning. This is a paid, part-time opportunity designed to provide mentorship and skill-building within the energy utility industry.
What you'll do#
- Gather, clean, and analyze load, weather, and economic data.
- Maintain datasets and forecasting inputs for Seminole and the nine Member cooperatives.
- Create visualizations and perform exploratory data analysis using Excel and other software.
- Document work processes and participate in internal meetings and training sessions.
- Respond to basic data requests under staff supervision.
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting inputs or model outputs.
- Perform NERC Compliance Program roles as designated in the Standard Ownership Matrix, including maintaining audit-ready evidence.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree program at an accredited institution.
- Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Completed coursework in statistics, data analysis, or programming (Excel, Python, SAS, or R) is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Tampa, Florida.
- This is an on-site position.
About Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Seminole Electric Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative founded in 1948. Based in Tampa, Florida, the organization provides wholesale power to nine member distribution electric cooperatives. Its infrastructure includes multiple generating stations and over 350 miles of transmission lines. The cooperative serves approximately 2 million people across 42 Florida counties.
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