IT Enterprise Architecture Student Internship

Teco Peoples Gas

Teco Peoples Gas

IT

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

POWER UP A CAREER WITH US

Our people power everything we do.

At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below:

Disclosure Statements

Title: IT Enterprise Architecture Student Internship
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: Mon – Fri, 20-40 hours, varies on location and/or role

Hiring Manager: Mayda Gonzalez

Recruiter: Mark Koener

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


Position Summary/Details:
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 cration 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.

Accountabilities: A few bullets on the work the student would be performing in this internship.
• Assist in improving and automating where possible the process for the Architecture Review Board
• Create and standardize templates required for architecture and design as part of project delivery
• Help in standardizing architecture process for Software Development Lifecycle
• Update and validate data for the applications and configuration item mappings.

Physical Location of Co-op:

Bears Operations Center
1006 E. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33549

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


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.

Working Conditions
A. Mostly in a normal office environment


Preferred Availability:
• 20-30 hours per week ideally but can likely accommodate up to 40 hours if that is what you are seeking.

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.

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