Systems Administration Intern- Summer 2026

OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Digital & Technology division.

The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals, while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas that are essential for fostering the creativity and growth of any business. OUC’s internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of the utility industry through on-the-job training, educational sessions, self-paced learning courses, and individual or team projects.

We are looking for a System Administrator Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Automation Tools team.

You will be involved in:

• Participate in documenting internal procedures and contribute to writing clear, practical policy documents related to IT operations and security standards.
• Assist in developing training materials and user guides to support staff in using IT resources and following best practices.
• Collaborate with team members on IT projects and initiatives, contributing insights and following established project timelines.
• Assist in learning and supporting the maintenance and security of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, and network devices.
• Support IT staff in troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues to ensure reliable operations.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions. Click Here to learn more about our Emerging Talent Internship Program.

Internship Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Academic status of Juniors or above.
• Program of study: Information Technology, or Computer Science.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous internship experience preferred

The Ideal Candidate will have:  

• Strong academic foundation in Systems Administration, Cloud technologies, Power BI, Python and SQL.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive; able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues under deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to learn new skills quickly.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes: 

• Competitive pay
• Career acceleration and development
• Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations

Location: Pershing, 5971 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL 32822 

Compensation:  $18 - $21 per hour, varies depending on the education level  

Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week) as assigned by leader following Hybrid Schedule

Note: Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of the application submission.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

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