About the role#
Seminole Electric Cooperative is looking for a Cooperative Education Student to join the Operations Planning team. You will support our System Operations division by assisting with technical studies, data collection, and NERC compliance efforts. This role provides an opportunity to apply electrical engineering fundamentals to real world projects while working alongside our Control Center Operations and Resource Planning groups.
What you'll do#
- Support operations planning studies and technical activities using modeling tools.
- Collect data for routine reports and prepare draft documentation.
- Help with NERC compliance tasks, including evidence collection and retention.
- Develop and maintain tools, templates, and reports for System Operations.
- Draft corporate procedures and technical documents.
- Update system documentation, such as transmission diagrams, equipment data, and operating manuals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Electrical Engineering at an ABET accredited institution.
- Junior class standing with at least one semester of specialization core classes finished.
- Enrollment in at least six credit hours per semester and a 2.75 GPA.
- Understanding of power system principles and electric systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Skills in technical writing, Microsoft Office, and basic programming languages.
- Strong math and analytical abilities.
- A valid driver license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Tampa, Florida.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
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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