Fmpa

Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) is a wholesale power agency owned by municipal electric utilities in Florida. FMPA’s mission is to provide power that is low-cost, reliable and clean, as well as provide value-added services for its owner-customers.

FMPA is looking for a qualified student to be part of our Engineering Services Department working on a variety of assignments related to modeling, mapping and power system analysis for electrical systems at FMPA’s electric power plants as well as electric distribution systems of FMPA’s member utilities.

Position Status

Part Time – Fall 2026

Job Overview

The selected student would be responsible for updating or creating one line and three line diagrams in AutoCAD. Settings review in ETAP PowerStation (modeling of large electric power plants). Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications. No experience in these software platforms is required. FMPA Engineers and Member Services staff will provide oversight, guidance and the necessary training in the use of the software platforms. Other assignments will be in related fields as agreed and as time allows. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about real apparatus and design conventions applied at electric power plants and in electric utility distribution systems in the field while gaining experience using widely adopted electric power industry software platforms.

Required Program of Study

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering preferred. Other Engineering programs of study may be considered if sufficient electric circuits and Power System coursework has been performed.

Required Skills

Class Standing

Junior or Senior preferred. Sophomores may be considered with appreciable completed coursework.