About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in the design and coordination of Tampa Electric's distribution system. You will work on both new construction and maintenance projects, acting as a bridge between technical design and field execution. This role is based in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate distribution system projects from initial assessment to final construction.
- Establish and maintain relationships with customers and local agencies to define service requirements.
- Generate project work requests and manage them within the company's Work Management System.
- Perform technical analysis to ensure economical and reliable distribution solutions, including load calculations and voltage drop assessments.
- Design electrical features and update assets within the Geographical Information System (GIS).
- Produce construction prints, cost estimates, and CIAC calculations for field crews.
- Troubleshoot customer voltage complaints using recording instruments and investigate the integrity of distribution facilities.
- Interpret complex plans for infrastructure projects like road widenings and facility relocations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university as an undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Junior or Senior standing.
- Preference for students enrolled in a university co-op program.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Paid, part-time 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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