Tampa Electric · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Renewables Control Center (RCC) Performance Engineering Co-Op/Internship
Lutz, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerTampa Electric Company is seeking a Summer 2026 Renewables Control Center (RCC) Performance Engineering Co-Op/Intern. The role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of tools to track performance metrics, facilitating root cause analysis for solar and energy storage facilities, and supporting operations engineers in ensuring the reliability of the renewables fleet.
EnergyMiningRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive tool to track department metrics and internal performance report that justifies the impact of the Renewables Control Center (RCC). 20%
Assist in the facilitation of system root cause analysis (RCA) for solar and energy storage facilities’ monitoring and control software. Assist in facilitation and tracking of resulting action plans to improve appropriate system performance. 10%
Assist in document creation to support the RCC and to create standards to use as the department grows with new technologies. 30%
Support the Renewables Operations Engineer (ROE) in TEC’s alarm rationalization efforts to ensure safe and reliable operations of the renewables fleet. 25%
Support the ROE in testing the monitoring and control software utilized by the Renewables System Operators (RSOs). 15%
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills to clearly communicate ideas to all levels within the organization
Ability and desire to learn supervisory control and data acquisition software, energy management system software, work management systems in power generation and delivery
Strong project management and time management skills
Knowledge of database concepts
The successful applicant should be in their second, third or fourth year of an ABET accredited university or college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in an engineer discipline
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required
To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university's co-op program is a must
Desired Major(s): Engineering Majors from an ABET accredited university or college
Benefits
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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