Computer Engineering Internship Jobs in Brandon, FL

Title: TECO Fall 2026 Internship - Electrical System Reliability (1 of 4) 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Apollo Beach
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

We are hiring for up to four Internship openings. 

TECO Energy is built on a foundation of more than 100 years of history. We incorporate the strengths of three businesses and support services to work together as one united company. In the spirit of coming together, we have chosen to reinforce the principles that unify our companies. We believe that by agreeing on, practicing and reinforcing these principles at all levels, we will become a stronger and more unified organization.

TECO is proud to be a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments throughout North America and in four Caribbean countries.

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

Position Summary/Details:

Responsibilities include gathering and compiling asset data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness for analysis.  Additionally, responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, analyzing data to drive strategic decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success by leveraging data insights for actionable results.

Accountabilities:

• Support the Electrical System Reliability (ESR) team with developing, maintaining, modifying asset monitoring plan databases, and maintenance strategies.
• Support the NERC Compliance team with updates, reviews and coordinating various deliverables and activities with Operating areas.
• Support the development project plans, roadmaps and process flows.
• Support the ESR team with various administrative activities including work management, and procurement.
• Support the ESR team with the development and execution of process improvement initiatives using software tools.

Physical Location of Co-op: Big Bend Power Station 13031 Wyandotte Road, Gibsonton FL 33534

Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment, a successful candidate will visit the field approximately weekly. This will include riding in a company vehicle on-road and off-road, walking on uneven surfaces, and entering substations.

Preferred Availability: Part - Time (30 – 40 hours)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an 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.
• Valid Driver’s License

Degree: Currently pursuing one of the following: Engineering, Business, Economics, Computer Science, IT or related.

Year in School: Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Microsoft Suite Applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Power BI/Tableau or equivalent
• Customer support
• Project support

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 Judgement 

A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

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.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.