Spring 2027 Student Internship - Service Area Coordinator, Winter Haven

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

Where Your Education Meets Opportunity

Are you a college student ready to gain real-world experience in your field of study? The TECO Energy Student Program is your opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career from day one.

We partner with accredited four-year colleges and universities to recruit motivated students who are eager to learn and make an impact. As a student with us, you’ll take on challenging assignments that align with your academic background and our business needs—giving you a head start on your future.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in your area of study

• Meaningful, project-based work

• Professional development and mentorship

• A supportive, inclusive work environment

Start building your future with TECO Energy

Position Summary/Details:

Service Area Coordinator Intern is designed for students who are looking to build foundational skills, need structured guidance, and are working on projects that are manageable with oversight, while still applying learned knowledge in a professional context. The SAC/Supervisor/ Experienced staff members will offer directions, explain policies and procedures to ensure the intern is following established protocols.

Key Responsibilities and/ or Learning Objectives

Completing assigned tasks within defined parameters:

• Coordinating work and communications between fields, engineering, and administrative teams.

• Tracking work requests, outstanding items, and project status.

• Scheduling, organizing, and following up on operational activities.

• Develop deeper knowledge of utility distribution/design and engineering processes.

• Strengthen SAP, budgeting, and financial-tracking skills.

• Improve project coordination and workflow-management capabilities.

• Assist TEC Distribution Design staff as needed

Physical Location of Co-op

Winter Haven Service Area

1770 6th Street NW

Winter Haven FL 33881-2104

Working Conditions

Normal Office Environment with occasional need to enter an operational environment where personal injury protection equipment may be required. (Safety Glasses/Steel Toe Boots/Hard Hat)

Preferred Availability:

• Part – Time (20-30 hours)?

Qualification:

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 for the first semester the student joins the program.

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.

Required degree:

• Engineering

Preferred/Related Discipline:

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

Year in School:

• No preference

Emera Leadership Competencies:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Lakeland