Engineering Intern- Spring 2026

OUC—The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Transformation division.

We are looking for an Engineering Intern - Spring 2026. During the internship, you will be involved in supporting OUC's Emerging Technologies group in various capacities, from developing data logging scripts, assist engineers in maintaining data logging stations in the field, designing and fabricating 3D-printed parts, and other duties as requested.

Internship Eligibility:

- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program.

- Academic status of Sophomore and above.

- Program of study: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

- Authorized to work in the United States

- Ability to commit to a part-time schedule during January 12, 2026 through May 1, 2026

The Ideal Candidate will have:

- Engineering Background.

- Ability to work with spreadsheets (e.g. Excel).

- Developing reports and presentations.

- Data collection skill.

Additional “Nice to Haves”:

- Communication standards (e.g. – Modbus, analog signals, UART, SDI12)

- Working with databases (e.g. – SQL, MongoDB)

Learn more about the group:

Emerging Technologies investigates new technologies that have the potential for improving utility operations. These technologies include solar PV, electric vehicles, and energy storage (batteries, flywheels, and hydrogen). Additionally, Emerging Technologies supports a variety of data collection and analytics processes.

The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with a real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas 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.

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

- Free downtown parking

- Free access to on-site fitness centers at all locations

Location: Gardenia, Gardenia, 3800 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32839

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

Schedule: Part-Time (up to 25 hours per week) – 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.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled