What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025: Software Development Student position at TECO Energy?
Title : Summer 2025 : Software Development Student
Company : Tampa Electric Company
State and City : Florida - Tampa
Shift : 8 Hr. X 5 Days
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 Summary / Details :
This position will provide support of one or more software applications of limited complexity. The individual will work in a Team environment collaborating on all phases of software development life cycle. The candidate will assist in the Energy Management System (EMS) upgrade project and transitioning Energy Control Center (ECC) applications to the new Bearss Operations Center (BOC).
Accountabilities :
Actively participate in SCADA / EMS point to point testing.
Actively participate in e-Terra Vision display design and build.
Actively participate in display building of SCADA and Network one-lines.
Maintaining up to date documentation of designs / configurations.
Assists with analysis using EMS and other tools to detect and respond to IT events
Physical Location of Co-op : ECC Building 820 South 78th Street Tampa, Fl 33619
Working Conditions : Mostly in a normal office environment
Preferred Availability : Part – Time (20-30 hours)
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.
Required Degree : Engineering orInformation / Computer Science
Year in School : Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Level Student
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Entry level knowledge of the Electrical grid.
Entry level software development.
Azure Dev Ops
MS Excel
Visio
MS SQL
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market : Tampa
Job Segment : Testing, Developer, Computer Science, Intern, Technology, Entry Level
