Programming, Data Infrastructure, and Automation Intern- Summer 2026

OUC•Orlando, FL

4d•$18 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

OUC – The Reliable One , an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Digital & 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. 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. We are looking for a Programming, Data Infrastructure, and Automation Intern . During this internship, you will partner with the Operations Tool team. You will be involved in : Assisting the design, development, testing, and deployment of automated reporting solutions that operate across enterprise data infrastructure and workflow systems, gaining hands-on experience in real engineering tasks. Able to write backend scripts in Python to automate data processing and reporting tasks, with guidance from experienced developers. Integrate automation scripts into scheduled workflows using enterprise automation tools. Validate and verify the accuracy and integrity of automated data outputs, troubleshoot issues, and refine solutions to ensure dependable performance across development, test, and production environments. Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and contribute to effective automation solutions. Monitor and maintain existing automation workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization as part of continuous learning. 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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
Academic status of Juniors or above.
Program of study: Information Technology, or Computer Science.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Strong academic foundation in Python, Data Structure & Algorithms, Data Infrastructure.
Foundational programming knowledge (object-oriented or scripted languages)
Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases
Understanding of data flow concepts such as inputs, transformations, and outputs
Familiarity with structured files such as CSV and Excel
Basic understanding of backend or automation-focused engineering work
Ability to debug issues using logs and error messages
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting the design, development, testing, and deployment of automated reporting solutions that operate across enterprise data infrastructure and workflow systems, gaining hands-on experience in real engineering tasks.
Able to write backend scripts in Python to automate data processing and reporting tasks, with guidance from experienced developers.
Integrate automation scripts into scheduled workflows using enterprise automation tools.
Validate and verify the accuracy and integrity of automated data outputs, troubleshoot issues, and refine solutions to ensure dependable performance across development, test, and production environments.
Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and contribute to effective automation solutions.
Monitor and maintain existing automation workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization as part of continuous learning.