Spring 2027 Student Internship- Bayside Operations- Engineer

TECO Energy · Florida - Tampa

  • Internship

About the role

Position Summary/Details:

The Bayside co-op engineering student is a position designed to teach the candidate the basics of combined cycle power plant operations while converting this knowledge into practical help with updating plant engineering documents and troubleshooting equipment.

Accountabilities:

  • Support plant equipment owners with troubleshooting equipment issues.
  • Learn the basics of combined cycle power plant operation (Brayton and Rankine cycle).
  • Perform equipment walk-downs and notify plant equipment owners of plant issues.
  • Assist with Management of Change updates to system drawings and documentation.
  • Perform flow studies on water systems using a doppler flow meter.
  • Walk down system and locate valves to confirm proper valve tagging. Identify deficiencies and have new valve tags printed and installed.
  • Provide support in performing critical spares analysis on key plant systems.

Physical Location of Co-op:

The Bayside Power Station is located at: 3602 Port Sutton Road, Tampa, FL 33619

Preferred Availability:

Full-time (40 hours) or Part – Time (30 – 40 hours)

Working Conditions:

  • Willing and able to work at heights on raised walkways, etc. and work in industrial environments.
  • Willing and able to work in dusty, hot and noisy environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an ABET 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.

Required Degree:

Engineering

Related Discipline: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Year in School: Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Emera Leadership Competencies:

  • Cultivates innovation and embraces change
  • Speaks up on safety, health and the environment
  • Drives operational excellence for customers
  • Takes ownership and acts with integrity

More at TECO Energy

More Operations internships

More like this