Permit Technician - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Permit Technician to join the Electric & Water Distribution division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a highly organized and accurate professional to create, maintain and update electrical and water drawings to obtain the necessary permits from various governing authorities. Impeccable communication skills and a sense of urgency are required to respond to governing agencies and to make necessary changes.

In this role, you will be responsible in utilizing GIS/AutoCAD or similar systems in the facilitation of preparing permit submittals. Submittals must be prepared and tracked throughout the lifecycle of the permitting process We are looking for detailed oriented candidates who seek long term growth with OUC.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical Certificate Coursework required and should include:
• Mechanical & Architectural Drafting (AutoCad 1 and 2)
• Industrial Drafting & Design/Piping & Mechanical Design
• Academic, Drafting & Design
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience CAD designing/drafting role
• Utility or construction permitting experience (preferred)

Special Training required to be completed within one (1) year of hire, to include:

• MOT Certified Courses
• Defensive Driving
• Autodesk Vault (Drawing data base)
• ArcMap
• Safety

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities 
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule (remove where not applicable)

Salary Range:  $24.29 - $30.36 hourly ($50,500.00 - $63,150.00 annually) - commensurate with experience

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL  32822  

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, sex, 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