Engineering 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, based in Orlando, Florida, offers an Engineering Intern program within the Transformation & Technology division. You will partner with the Emerging Technologies team to develop data scripts, support field data logging, and design 3D-printed parts for prototyping and maintenance.

The ideal candidate is a junior or senior mechanical/electrical engineering student with GPA 3.0+, able to work in the United States, and ready for a hybrid schedule in a part-time role.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data scripting

Dashboard support

3D printing

Data visualization

Independent work

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

OUC – The Reliable One, an 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 an 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.

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 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