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Engineering Intern- Spring 2027

CompanyOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
LocationOrlando
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Emerging Technologies team by developing data logging scripts and assisting with field support activities. They will also design 3D-printed parts, conduct experiments on grid operations, and create data visualization dashboards.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$18 - $21
Company Size
1112
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) is a municipally-owned public utility providing electric and water services to the citizens of Orlando, Florida, St. Cloud, Florida, and unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties. Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC is the second largest municipal utility in Florida and 14th largest municipal in the country. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and/or lighting services to 400,000 accounts. The company is governed by a five-member commission (including the Mayor of Orlando), which is responsible for all operating policies. OUC has maintained the best electric reliability in the state of Florida for 21 years in a row, when compared to Florida’s investor-owned utilities. Our power is produced at the OUC-owned Stanton Energy Center via a diverse fuel portfolio, which includes nearly 20 megawatts of solar energy. And, our clean, safe, great-tasting water - which is pumped from the Lower Floridan Aquifer - undergoes more than 20,000 chemical and bacteriological water quality tests each year, including tests for more than 135 regulated and unregulated substances like lead and copper.
About the Role

OUC – The Reliable Onean industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Transformation & 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.

We are looking for a Engineering Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Emerging Technologies team.

You will be involved in:

  • Developing and maintaining data logging scripts to support collection and analysis of equipment and field system performance.
  • Assisting engineers with field support activities, including setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation of data logging stations.
  • Designing and fabricating 3D-printed parts and tools to support prototyping and maintenance tasks across projects and operational use cases.
  • Developing and executing on experiments that explore new technologies for grid operations
  • Supporting dashboards for visualizing data from fielded systems such as charging station operations or other deployed technologies.

Internship Eligibility: 

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Academic status of Junior or above.
  • Program of study: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer or a related field.
  • 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 data scripting, programming, or automation.
  • Ability to support dashboard development and monitoring, including interpreting data trends.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in 3D printing processes, prototyping, and design for manufacturing concepts
  • Basic understanding of data visualization tools or experience creating dashboards (Power BI or Tableau).
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support collaborative team efforts. 

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.

OUC Internship Rewards Package Includes: 

Competitive pay

Career acceleration and development

Location: 3800 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32839  

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

Schedule: Part-Time (up to 40 hours per week) from January 11th, 2027 to May 7th, 2027 following a 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, gender, 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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Key Skills
Data scriptingProgrammingAutomationDashboard developmentData visualization3D printingPrototypingDesign for manufacturingMicrosoft OfficePower BITableauTroubleshootingData analysisGrid operationsMechanical engineeringElectrical engineering
Categories
EngineeringEnergyTechnologyData & AnalyticsGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Competitive payCareer acceleration and development