Student Intern - Utilities Department

Orange County Utilities accepts applications throughout the year for student internships, both paid and unpaid.

Opportunities may be available in several Divisions within the Utilities Department:

• Customer Service
• Engineering
• Fiscal
• Solid Waste
• Water
• Water Reclamation

*Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited institution.

Proof of enrollment will be required if you are selected for an internship*

Once you have graduated, you can no longer be considered for a student internship with OrangeCounty

In order to be considered for an internship, please completely fill out the online application AND attach a resume in Microsoft Word or PDF.

Please include your anticipated graduation date in your resume

Should a position become available that matches your major, skills or experience, you will be contacted about the opening.

Only the most qualified individuals may be called for an interview by the requesting department.

Open Date: 04/10/2026 Close Date: 07/08/2026 This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 406 - From $16.40 to $17.49 FLSA Status: Placement based on Education and Experience

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.