About this role
OUC – The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the OU DIVISION.
We are looking for a Strategy Intern - Summer 2026 to Corporate Strategy Team. During the internship, you will be involved in:
- Supporting strategic analysis and performance management initiatives by analyzing financial and operational data, understanding key business drivers, and helping solve complex problems through quantitative and critical thinking.
- Developing executive-ready deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, KPI reports, dashboards, and written summaries that translate analysis into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership.
- Assisting with data analysis, independent research, and workflow standardization, contributing to the development of dashboards and processes (e.g., in Excel and Power BI) that improve how insights are generated and shared.
- Collaborating across the Strategic Intelligence team while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI, and gaining exposure to financial statements, business operations, and enterprise-level strategy.
Internship Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program.
Academic status of Sophomore or above - Program of study: Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Science
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule during May 18, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- Experience with Power BI, Looker, or other visualization tools
- Coursework or exposure to finance, strategy, consulting, or analytics
- Familiarity with basic statistics and data analysis
- Experience documenting or improving processes
- Strong slide/chart design skills and interest in utilities or public-sector work
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: Reliable Plaza
Compensation: $15.50-18 per hour, varies depending 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.
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.
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Other facts
About Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) is a municipally-owned public utility providing electric and water services to the citizens of Orlando, Florida, St. Cloud, Florida, and unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC is the second largest municipal utility in Florida and 14th largest municipal in the country. OUC provides electric, water, chilled water and/or lighting services to 400,000 accounts. The company is governed by a five-member commission (including the Mayor of Orlando), which is responsible for all operating policies.
OUC has maintained the best electric reliability in the state of Florida for 21 years in a row, when compared to Florida’s investor-owned utilities. Our power is produced at the OUC-owned Stanton Energy Center via a diverse fuel portfolio, which includes nearly 20 megawatts of solar energy.
And, our clean, safe, great-tasting water - which is pumped from the Lower Floridan Aquifer - undergoes more than 20,000 chemical and bacteriological water quality tests each year, including tests for more than 135 regulated and unregulated substances like lead and copper.
What you'll do
- The intern will support strategic analysis and performance management initiatives by analyzing financial and operational data. They will also develop executive-ready deliverables and assist with data analysis and workflow standardization.
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