About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to explore career paths within Transmission Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience, apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects, and build your professional network. This is a paid position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop new and existing transmission lines across the service area.
- Attend meetings with internal departments, external vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Participate in required training sessions focused on engineering principles, safety, and leadership.
- Support the transmission engineering team on various tasks as needed.
- Participate in storm response and recovery activities, which is a condition of employment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering program, specifically in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Enrollment in a university co-op program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Successful completion of your junior year if applying for substation engineering roles.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to write professional documents.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Punctuality and clear communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Modality: On-site at the TECO Eastern Service Area.
- Schedule: Full-time hours are expected.
About TECO Energy
TECO Energy is a public holding company that operates regulated electric and gas utilities. It provides energy services to customers in Florida and New Mexico through its subsidiaries. The firm maintains its headquarters in Tampa. It employs approximately 3,300 people.
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