Fall 2024 - Co-Op/Intern - Polk Power Station

Title: Fall 2024 - Co-Op/Intern - Polk Power StationCompany: Tampa Electric CompanyState and City: Florida - MulberryShift: 8 Hr. X 5 DaysThe 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 Summary/DetailsThis engineering co-op positions will report to an Energy Supply Project Engineer and support projects involving generation expansion, major maintenance, and capital improvements at power generating facilities. This position is a part of the engineering team for the Strategic Project department.AccountabilitiesSupport Engineers with improvements to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the assigned systems and equipment as requested.Provide technical support to plant personnel in terms of design, maintenance, repair, and operation of the assigned equipment.Perform walkdowns and field engineering activities to support design and construction efforts.Provide support with drawing/document updates.Physical Location of Co-op: Polk Power StationWorking Conditions Combination of Plant/Field and Office environment. Must be willing and able to work in dusty, hot, and noisy environments.Preferred Availability: Full-time (40 hours) Monday – Friday typically within a 7:00AM – 6:00PM schedule.QualificationsEducation: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 RequirementsTo 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: EngineeringPreferred/Related Discipline: Mechanical or Civil EngineeringYear in School: Junior or Senior or Graduate Student.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesProficiency in MS Office suite of programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Ability to apply principes of logical scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problemsAttention to detail.Good written/verbal communication skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Safety awareness.Emera Leadership CompetenciesBuilds Strong, Collaborative RelationshipsCultivates Innovation and Embraces ChangeDrives Operational Excellence for CustomersSpeaks Up on Safety, Health, and the EnvironmentTakes Ownership & Acts with IntegrityThinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment A pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, 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.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 StatementThe 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 policyIt 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 accommodationsApplicants 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.