Operations Engineer Co-op (Central Service Area)

About the role#

The Operations Engineer Co-op supports the Central Service Area team in maintaining distribution system reliability. This role involves a mix of office-based engineering tasks and field visits to support system protection, power quality, and infrastructure projects. Participation in storm response and recovery activities is a condition of employment for this position.

What you'll do#

• Collaborate with Operations Engineers on distribution system protection and coordination.
• Investigate reliability referrals and develop action plans to resolve identified issues.
• Create and process work requests to implement engineering solutions.
• Model proposed designs using specialized software and produce construction prints.
• Estimate electrical loads and determine field measurements.
• Attend weekly work scheduling meetings and assist distribution design staff.
• Conduct weekly field visits, which may include traveling in company vehicles, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited university as a Junior or Senior.
• Enrollment in a university co-op program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Major in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of Power Systems.

Location & details#

• Location: Tampa, Florida (Central Service Area).
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Schedule: Full-time (30–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday).
• Work Modality: On-site.