Title:  Spring 2026 - IT Functional General Student Co-Op/Intern Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days 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

Start building your future with TECO Energy. Position Summary/Details:

We are seeking a motivated Spring Interns and Co-Ops to support our Information Technology (IT) functional application teams. The roles provides hands-on experience in enterprise systems administration and business process solutions within a global SAP environment. The interns will assist with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities across SAP modules and infrastructure.

IT Functional Focus Area Opportunities for Interns & Co-Ops: Compliance & Risk

Architecture Framework

Database Management Systems

Asset & Vendor Management

SAP Basis & Applications

Project Management, PMO Compliance & Risk:

Will assist in coordinating IT risk, compliance and audit related activities. Will gain experience in administering IT Compliance Management Systems and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool(s). Will assist in information sharing activities with partner utilities including gathering of metrics and managing of surveys. Additionally, you may be asked to perform other administrative and reporting activities.

Architecture Framework:

This position will assist in modernizing our environment by working through IT Architecture Framework in implementing templates, models and validating the data for the architecture artifacts. The role will be responsible with assisting the creation of templates and documents that will be used by the Architecture practice and assist and automate and standardize the process for the Architecture Review Boar.

Database Management:

Collaborate and assist as part of a team that designs, implements, and maintains all components of Database Management Systems (DBMSs). Learns to plan organize and coordinate database–related projects and maintenance activities. Assists in analyzing and visualizing data, building reports and dashboards for internal departmental use.

Asset & Vendor Management:

In this role, the student works closely with the business units and Technology to understand their needs and serves as the point of contact for all Technology purchases, SAP invoice processing and deliveries. Helps develop and assists in the creation of Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and Statement of Work (SOWs) under the guidelines and guidance of Corporate Purchasing and Contracts

SAP Basis & Applications

This role provides hands-on experience in enterprise systems administration and business process solutions within a global SAP environment. The student will assist with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities across SAP modules and infrastructure .

Project Management, PMO

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. Physical Location of Opportunities :

Midtown HQ: 3600 Midtown Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

Or

Bears Operations Center (BOC): 1006 Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33549 Working Conditions Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability: 20-30 hours per week ideally but can accommodate up to 40 hours if that is what you are seeking. 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. Emera Leadership Competencies: Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

Develops People and Teams

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity

Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement 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.