Summer - Engineer Student

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Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Title: Summer 2026 - Engineer Student
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Physical Location of Co-op: Polk Power Station 9995 FL-37S, Mulberry, FL 33860

Working Conditions: Power Station but mostly in an office environment. Occasional field walking and may be exposed to heights, dusty, hot, and noisy environments.

Preferred Availability: Part time (20-30 hours)

Nearest Major Market: Lakeland
Job Segment: Engineer, Intern, Engineering, Entry Level

This position will support Polk Power Station’s Engineering and Technical Team.

Assist the station with mechanical reliability of all systems, provide maintenance solutions, equipment inspections, and operational performance.

Education: The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements:

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Required Degree: Engineering

Preferred / Related Discipline: Mechanical

Year in School: Junior or Senior

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

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