Summer - Engineer Student

Position Summary

Title: Summer 2026 - Engineer Student
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Preferred Availability: Part time (20-30 hours)

This position will support Polk Power Station’s Engineering and Technical Team. The role focuses on mechanical reliability of all systems, providing maintenance solutions, equipment inspections, and improving operational performance. Physical location is at Polk Power Station 9995 FL-37S, Mulberry, FL 33860.

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

Power Station environment primarily office-based with occasional field walking; may involve exposure to heights, dust, heat, and noise.

• Education: Enrollment in an ABET accredited university as a college undergraduate or graduate‑level student in a related discipline.
• Co‑Op Requirements: Enrollment in the university’s co‑op program (proof required); if not eligible, considered an intern.
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Degree: Engineering (preferred).
• Preferred Discipline: Mechanical.
• Year in School: Junior or Senior.
• Emera Leadership
  
  Competencies:
  
  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 Judgment.

Competitive Salary; 401k Savings plan with 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Team members are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to TECO Energy customers. Work may continue in normal job duties or other assigned activities with proper compensation.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants 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 a bona fide occupational requirement applies.

The contractor will not discriminate based on pay inquiries. Employees with access to compensation information may only disclose pay in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or as required by law.

TECO Energy provides reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals, except where it would cause undue hardship. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the needed date. Pre‑employment physical exams may be required for positions with job‑related physical requirements.