Spring 2026 Emergency Management Intern

Title:Spring 2026 Emergency Management Intern

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Ybor City

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

TECO Energy is built on a foundation of more than 100 years of history. We incorporate the strengths of three businesses and support services to work together as one united company. In the spirit of coming together, we have chosen to reinforce the principles that unify our companies. We believe that by agreeing on, practicing and reinforcing these principles at all levels, we will become a stronger and more unied organization.

TECO is proud to be a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments throughout North America and in four Caribbean countries.

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program oers 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 eld of study.

POSITION CONCEPT:
The Co-Op Student is responsible for assisting the Emergency Management & Business Continuity team with preparedness and response activities for all types of threats and hazards. Specifically, this position will assist with updating plans, documents, and emergency assignments, develop training and exercise materials, and assist in preparing and delivery of internal team member preparedness information. This position may assist with research and business continuity assessments.

POSITION SUMMARY/DETAILS:
Tampa Electric Safety and Security Department wishing to provide an opportunity for college students or recent graduates the opportunity to explore career options within the field of Emergency Management. This includes allowing students to apply academic knowledge, skills, gain career skills, build resumes, and network with emergency management professionals.

Physical Location of Co-op: TECO Plaza

Education/Certification/GPA:
The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university or college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related 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.

Position Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in: Emergency Management, Public Health, or Business.

Preferred/Related Discipline: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a basic understanding of emergency management. The following FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses are recommended:
ICS 100
ICS 200
NIMS 700
NIMS 800

Year in School:Junior, Senior, or Graduate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Able to organize, develop, and write professional documents.
Work on a team.
Communicate effectively.
Organized.

Working Conditions: This position is mostly in an office environment with visits to company and stakeholder locations.

Preferred Availability: Part-Time (20-30 hours)

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

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

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.