Data Systems Intern- Spring 2027

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One); Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career acceleration and development

Job summary

OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader in Florida, offers an Emerging Technology internship for a Data Systems Engineering Intern. Work with the Data Delivery and Analytics team to build data quality controls and governance for scalable data pipelines.

The role is part-time, hybrid in Orlando, with pay ranging from $18 to $21 per hour. Applicants must be currently enrolled, with senior or master's status, GPA 3.0+, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Academic status of Senior or Master’s
• Program of study: Systems and Industrial Engineering, Data analytics, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Engineering Management
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Previous internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with cloud architects and business leaders to support strategic planning and financial forecasting related to SaaS usage
• Evaluate the current data ecosystem to assess gaps in data quality, controls, and risk exposure across end-to-end processes
• Define and implement scalable data quality rules, monitoring mechanisms, and risk mitigation controls
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to integrate quality and risk frameworks into data pipelines, reporting, and governance practices
• Work closely with data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to document data lineage, establish standards, and develop a domain-oriented data architecture
• Develop models and dashboards that provide actionable insights to guide technology expansion, migration strategies, and evaluation of data product success

Skills

Systems Architecture

Process & Simulation

IT Integration

Predictive Analytics

Data analytics

Education

Systems and Industrial Engineering

Data analytics

Information Technology

Cybersecurity

Engineering Management

Tools

Data pipelines

Job description

OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Emerging 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 Data Systems Engineering Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the Data Delivery and Analytics team.

You will be involved in:

• Partnering with cloud architects and business leaders to support strategic planning and financial forecasting related to SaaS usage.
• Evaluate the current data ecosystem to assess gaps in data quality, controls, and risk exposure across end-to-end processes.
• Define and implement scalable data quality rules, monitoring mechanisms, and risk mitigation controls.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to integrate quality and risk frameworks into data pipelines, reporting, and governance practices.
• Work closely with data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to document data lineage, establish standards, and develop a domain-oriented data architecture.
• Develop models and dashboards that provide actionable insights to guide technology expansion, migration strategies, and evaluation of data product success.

Internship Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Academic status of Senior or Master’s.
• Program of study: Systems and Industrial Engineering, Data analytics, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Engineering Management.
• 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 Architecture, Process & Simulation, IT Integration, Predictive Analytics and Data analytics.
• 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’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 on the education level

Schedule

Part-Time (up to 25 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.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled