Process Improvement Intern (Electric Maintenance & Vegetation) - Summer 2026

OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship opportunity supporting both the Construction Maintenance and Vegetation Management departments. We are looking for a Process Improvement Intern (Electric Maintenance & Vegetation) - Summer 2026.

During the internship, you will be involved in:

- Assisting Construction Maintenance with continuation of the RAP documentation program and Power BI optimization.

- Assisting the Vegetation Management department with the Enhanced Vegetation Management program (customer outreach, scheduling arborist site visits, sending customer forms, and data entry).

- Supporting data collection, reporting, and process improvement activities across both departments.

Internship Eligibility and Requirements:

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

- Academic status of Sophomore and above

- Program of study: Business Administration, or a related field.

- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

- Authorized to work in the United States

- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule between May 18, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

- Interest in process improvement, utility operations, technology, engineering, or vegetation management.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

- Apply diversified knowledge in academic discipline principles to a variety of assignments.

- Good work ethics and attention to detail.

- Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with different teams.

Learn more about the Emerging Talent Internship Program:

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.

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

Compensation: Paid internship, varies depending on the education level Schedule: Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week) – Hybrid Schedule Note: Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at the time of the application submission.

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

The Student Intern will gain professional work experience in their academic discipline within a designated business unit. Under the guidance and direction of the business unit supervisor, this role will partner with the designated team members to contribute to the effectiveness of the designated programs and organizational objectives. Duties and responsibilities will vary according to the specific business unit assignment.

Primary Functions:

- Assist with designated business unit functions as needed under the direction of the supervisor.

- Support the designated business unit’s specific project needs.

- Actively contribute to day-to-day functions within the business unit.

- Collaborate and partner with other team members to support business unit initiatives and project deliverables.

- Research, evaluate, and analyze processes, procedures methods, practices, strategies to ensure effectiveness and compliance and provide recommendations.

- Apply diversified knowledge in academic discipline principles to a variety of assignments.

- Participate in collaborative meetings and work sessions.

- Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement various projects and strategies to meet business needs.

- Gather, organize, analyze, and present data and findings.

- Organize and monitor assigned tasks.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;

- Ability to:

- Apply knowledge from field of study for tasks within the assigned business unit;

- Gain hands on and technical knowledge and experience by working on projects and assignments;

- Work collaboratively with assigned team members and cross functional groups to actively learn and train on assigned tasks;

Education/ Certification/Years of Experience Requirements:

- Must be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at the Bachelor’s or higher level at an accredited college or university;

- The specific field of degree and year of study will vary depending on the requirements of the business unit where the intern will train.

Working Conditions:

This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, cold, etc. Accidents are improbable other than minor injuries.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires constant sitting, speaking and hearing. This job requires constant typing, writing, and reading. This job requires frequent standing and walking. Additionally, this job may require frequent driving of a company vehicle. This job may require occasional reaching over head and lifting up to twenty (20) lbs.

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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