About the role#
This internship at the Bayside Power Station offers students practical experience within a utility environment. You will learn the fundamentals of combined cycle power plant operations, including Brayton and Rankine cycles, while assisting with daily engineering tasks and equipment maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Support equipment owners by troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Perform regular equipment walk-downs and report findings.
- Update system drawings and documentation as part of the Management of Change process.
- Conduct flow studies on water systems using a doppler flow meter.
- Locate valves to verify proper tagging and coordinate the installation of new tags where needed.
- Assist with critical spares analysis for key plant systems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited university as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- A major in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Eligibility for a university co-op program or internship.
- Ability to work in industrial environments that may be hot, dusty, or noisy.
- Comfort working at heights on raised walkways.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time paid internship.
About Tampa Electric
Tampa Electric provides electricity to the Tampa Bay area. The company operates in West Central Florida, covering 2,000 square miles across Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. It was founded in 1899 and maintains its headquarters in Tampa. The organization employs 1,286 people.
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