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.
The ERCOT Internship Program allows college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a technical and high-paced, professional work environment. Interns receive assignments and projects that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry.
The internship program also allows students to experience working alongside ERCOT employees and being part of a team. Throughout the internship, ERCOT leaders are able to evaluate each individual interns' capabilities and compatibility with ERCOT's mission, vision and values.
Education
Pursuing an undergraduate (at least sophomore year) or graduate degree in Accounting, MIS, or a related discipline (i.e. Finance, Cyber, AI etc.), with coursework in auditing, accounting, information systems, risk management or related topics completed.
Strong critical, analytics, communication, and organizational skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Preferred Experience
Proficiency with AI platforms, MS Office suite and familiarity with data‑analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) preferred.
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
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree at least at the sophomore level or a graduate degree
- Major in Business Administration, Accounting, Audit, Finance, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, AI, or a similar field
- Enrollment in an academic bachelor's or postgraduate degree program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with AI tools and data visualization tools
- Availability for a full-time internship from June through the second week of August 2027
- Ability to work on-site in Taylor, Texas at least two days per week or more as needed
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.
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