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.

The Tampa Electric Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students opportunities for professional growth while helping meet business needs. The program extends the educational experience through practical work that complements formal classroom learning.

POSITION SUMMARY / DETAILS

This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the ADI program through data analysis, data quality, reporting, and governance activities. The selected student will work with business and technical partners to organize, validate, analyze, and communicate data that supports project decisions and operational readiness. The role offers exposure to enterprise data practices, analytics tools, and a large-scale technology implementation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Assist with analyzing project and operational datasets, identifying trends, and preparing clear summaries, dashboards, or status reports.
• Data Quality Support: Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy; document issues and support follow-up with data owners or project teams.
• Data Documentation: Help maintain data definitions, inventories, mapping documents, process notes, and other project artifacts.
• Governance and Controls: Support data governance activities, including standards, issue tracking, access documentation, and evidence collection.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with ADI team members and business stakeholders to gather requirements, respond to questions, and communicate findings.

PHYSICAL LOCATION OF INTERNSHIP

605 Lake Kathy Drive, Brandon, FL 33510 (primary reporting location; work assignments may include meetings or activities at other company locations, as business needs require).

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / GPA

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university or college undergraduate or graduate-level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university's co-op program is required.

Target / Related Degrees: Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Analytics, Engineering

Preferred Year in School: Junior, Senior, or Graduate student

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Analytical Skills: Ability to organize information, evaluate data, recognize patterns, and communicate practical insights.
• Technical Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; exposure to Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar analytics tools is preferred.
• Data Management: Basic understanding of data quality, databases, data governance, or reporting concepts.
• Communication: Ability to explain findings clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats.
• Attention to Detail: Consistent focus on accuracy, documentation, version control, and timely follow-through.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a normal office environment at Lake Kathy. The intern may participate in meetings, demonstrations, testing, or project activities in operational or technical settings and must follow all applicable safety, security, and site-access requirements.

PREFERRED AVAILABILITY

Part-time, ideally 20-30 hours per week, aligned with academic commitments and business needs.

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 and Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

A pre-employment drug screening and background check, including employment, criminal, and motor vehicle review, will 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.