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Title:
TECO Spring 2027 Engineering Internship -
Plant City Distribution Design Company:
Tampa Electric Company State and City:
Florida- Plant City Shift:
Unknown 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:
This position is responsible for the coordination and design of Tampa Electric Company's (TEC) distribution system, including new construction and maintenance projects. This position will establish relationships with customers and local agencies to determine the requirements for providing service. The Engineer will generate and manage projects using TEC tools, and create the necessary permit and construction drawings. The Engineer will be responsible for the successful coordination of the project with TEC departments to completion. Key Responsibilities and/or Learning Objectives 1. Meet with customers and/or their agents (Customers) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on multiple construction projects and load additions of varying scale. Manage the schedule and required completion dates of different construction phases.
- Manage communication to all involved entities concerning any updates in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary.
- Coordinate and manage the construction activities between TEC Planning & Scheduling, Field Construction, Operations, the Customer, and any other ED Departments.
- Represent customers in weekly POW meetings with all involved TEC departments.
2. Create and manage work requests (WR) in the Work Management System (WMS). Divide jobs into phases/crews, establishing an associated WR for each of the different TEC construction phases/crews involved: including overhead line crews, underground line crews, service crews, grounding contractors, project conduits, and crossing conduits. Enter and continually update targeted schedule dates, work status, and other project details in WMS for all associated WRs. 3. Perform analysis to determine the most economical and reliable solutions for customers and the TEC distribution system.
- Calculate and analyze customer load for proper sizing of TEC facilities
- Design and determine TEC facility locations
- Design to NESC and TEC specifications, providing pole loading analysis, cable pulling calculations, ruling span calculations, clearances, motor start .
..For full information see follow application link. "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. "