At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.
ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
We are seeking college students who are interested in pursuing the following:
Corporate or Business Strategy
Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Quality Management
Business or Data Analytics
Desired Educational Level
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Communications, Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Required Skills
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to synthesize information from multiple sources and present findings clearly
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Curiosity and willingness to learn new frameworks and tools
Interest in strategy, process improvement, or quality management
Preferred Skills
Exposure to continuous improvement or quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or the Baldrige Excellence Framework
Interest or experience in communications, content creation, or instructional design
Familiarity with data visualization or dashboarding tools such as Power BI
Work Location - Taylor, TX
Interns will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management.
This is a full-time internship for the Summer of 2027. The program will run from the start of June through the second week of August.
ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
Are you an ERCOT Employee? If so please log in to Workday to apply.Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an academic bachelor's or postgraduate degree program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Communications, Public Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and present findings clearly
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new frameworks and tools
- Interest in strategy, process improvement, or quality management
- Exposure to continuous improvement or quality methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or the Baldrige Excellence Framework
- Interest or experience in communications, content creation, or instructional design
- Familiarity with data visualization or dashboarding tools such as Power BI
- Ability to work on-site in Taylor, Texas at least two days per week
What We Do
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator (ISO) for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250+ generation units, including Private Use Networks. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
