In honor of International Women in Engineering Day today, we’re shining a bright light on our female engineers across Tampa Electric. They work in our power plants, substations and offices in electrical, civil, chemical, industrial and computer engineering roles – providing critical contributions to our safety, reliability and world-class customer experience.
Meet a couple of our female engineers leading the charge at Tampa Electric
Meet Aryn Horne
Aryn Horne is an Operations Engineer at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station.
Aryn Horne is an Operations Engineer at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station. She’s been in the chemical engineering field for eight years and says she’s known since a young age this was her passion.
“I have always been interested in math, science and problem solving. As a kid, I was constantly trying to understand how things worked and how they were made,” said Aryn. “When it came time to choose a field of study, engineering resonated with me in the sense that I would be a lifelong learner. Engineering is a constantly evolving field with unlimited opportunities for continuous learning. I love that this industry allows you to push the boundaries of your knowledge and development.”
For the next generation of female engineers, Aryn says confidence goes a long way. “Believe in yourself, support one another and let your passion for engineering drive your success,” said Aryn. “The engineering field needs your unique perspective! As you navigate your career, remember you are not just shaping your own future but also influencing future generations. Share your experiences, mentor others and advocate for inclusion and diversity in engineering. Your achievements and insights will inspire young girls to pursue their dreams in STEM.”
Meet Nicola Clarke
Nicola Clarke is an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineering Supervisor at Tampa Electric’s Energy Control Center.
Nicola Clarke is an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineering Supervisor at Tampa Electric’s Energy Control Center. With 24 years of experience, Nicola‘s discipline is computer engineering.
Nicola says it all started with puzzles. “I love jigsaw puzzles which evolved into my interest in learning how to write code to solve a problem,” said Nicola.
For young females looking to follow her career path, Nicola offers these words of wisdom: “My advice to the next generation of female engineers is to not allow your mountains to limit your voice and be confident in sharing your value. Be kind to others, smile and embrace your uniqueness.”
Meet Addison Lugo
Addison Lugo (third from the right), seen here at the 2023 USF Engineering Expo, is an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineer at Tampa Electric’s Energy Control Center.
Addison Lugo is an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Engineer at Tampa Electric’s Energy Control Center. She’s been working in industrial and systems engineering for three years.
Her spark started in math class. “I geeked out on calculus in high school and wasn’t sure what else to do with that information,” said Addison.
Addison’s advice to young women embarking on a STEM-related career is to… “cultivate a community by seeking out other role models and mentors who are in the same field. Remain confident in your ideas and capabilities.”
Please join us and the Women’s Engineering Society today – and every day – to celebrate all the amazing contributions and accomplishments that women in engineering roles are doing around the world and in our own company.
And, if you are interested in an engineering position with Tampa Electric, check out our Careers page periodically to see if there are open positions.
