Title: Summer 2026 - Technology PMO - Student Internship 
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Midtown East Tower 
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Hiring Manager:  Toni C DeOreo

Recruiter: Mark E Koener 

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.                        

POSITION CONCEPT:
We are seeking a motivated IT PMO Intern to support our IT Project Management Office in system administration, requirements documentation, and process improvement. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in PMO operations within a dynamic and fast-paced technology environment. The IT PMO Intern will work closely with our project managers and system administrators to streamline project workflows and enhance PMO effectiveness.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    PMO System Administration: Assist with Smartsheet and other PMO tool administration, including user access management, setting up project templates, and ensuring data accuracy.
•    Requirements Documentation: Collaborate with project teams to capture business and technical requirements, translating them into clear documentation for project use.
•    Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing existing PMO processes, suggesting enhancements, and helping implement approved changes.
•    Dashboard and Reporting Support: Assist in developing dashboards and reports to provide clear visibility into project statuses, budget tracking, and other key PMO metrics.
•    Meeting Support: Attend project meetings, prepare meeting notes, track action items, and follow up with team members on assigned tasks.
•    Quality Assurance: Assist with the Project Documentation auditing processes and support the team in the implementation and tracking of quality control processes across the project lifecycle.

Preferred Skills: 
o    Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and any experience with documentation or data management is a plus.
o    Previous internship or coursework in project management or IT-related fields.
o    Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development life cycle (SDLC), or cloud technologies is a plus.
o    Certification or coursework related to project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or Agile) is a bonus.
o    Interest in pursuing PMI-PMP or PMI ACP Certifications

What You’ll Gain:
•    Hands-On PMO Experience: Learn the essentials of PMO operations and project management methodologies.
•    IT Experience: Exposure to a wide variety of IT projects and technologies
•    Skill Development: Develop skills in requirements gathering, process documentation, and project tracking tools.
•    Career Mentorship: Gain valuable mentorship from experienced project managers and PMO team members.

Physical Location of Co-op: Midtown (Headquarters), 3600 Midtown Dr. Tampa, FL 33607
Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment 

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. 

•    Degree: Current student or recent graduate in Information Technology, Business, Project Management, or related field.

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

Preferred Availability: Part-time or full-time - up to 40 hours

Emera Leadership Competencies:
•    Build Strong Collaborative Relationships
•    Cultivate Innovation and Embraces Change
•    Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
•    Speaks on Safety, Health, and the Environment
•    Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
•    Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment   
 

A pre-employment drug screening, 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.