About the role#
The ERCOT Internship Program offers students a chance to build professional skills within a technical environment. You will work alongside our staff as part of a team, completing assignments and projects that address real challenges within the electric industry. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Solve real-world challenges facing the electric industry through assigned projects.
- Develop professional skills in a technical work environment.
- Collaborate with ERCOT employees and contribute to team objectives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate (at least sophomore year) or graduate degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Audit, Finance, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a similar field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with AI tools and data visualization software.
Location & details#
- The role is based in Taylor, Texas.
- This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring you to be on-site at least 2 days per week.
- The internship runs from early June through the second week of August 2027.
About ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas manages electric power flow for 27 million customers. It functions as an independent system operator for the region and oversees a grid with over 54,100 miles of transmission lines. This nonprofit corporation handles financial settlement for the wholesale bulk-power market. It is based in Taylor, Texas, and maintains a staff of 1,157 employees.
How to get in at ERCOT
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