Title: Spring 2026 - IT SAP Basis & Applications Internship/Co-Op 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

TECO Energy is built on a foundation of more than 100 years of history. We incorporate the strengths of three businesses and support services to work together as one united company. In the spirit of coming together, we have chosen to reinforce the principles that unify our companies. We believe that by agreeing on, practicing and reinforcing these principles at all levels, we will become a stronger and more unified organization.

TECO is proud to be a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments throughout North America and in four Caribbean countries.

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

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 

Position Summary/Details:

We are seeking a motivated Spring Intern to support our SAP Basis and SAP functional application teams. This role provides hands-on experience in enterprise systems administration and business process solutions within a global SAP environment. The intern will assist with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities across SAP modules and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the SAP Basis team with system monitoring, performance checks, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Support user access requests, role assignments, and security compliance activities.
• Work with functional consultants to document business processes, configuration steps, and test scenarios.
• Participate in system testing, defect tracking, and issue resolution for SAP application enhancements and upgrades.
• Help prepare training materials and knowledge documentation for end users.
• Contribute to team meetings and provide status updates on assigned tasks.

Physical Location of Co-op:

3600 Midtown Drive  Tampa, FL 33607

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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.

Preferred discipline or degree type: Engineering, IT, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology

Year in School:

• Junior or Senior

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software applications and hardware technologies.  Stays current with IT industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Good verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate their role, project goals, and timelines.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. 
• Comprehends technical design specifications and possesses knowledge of development tools and technologies in support of the Information Technology Architecture.

Working Conditions

1. Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability:

• 20-30 hours per week ideally but can likely accommodate up to 40 hours if that is what you are seeking.    

A background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also 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.