About the role#
This internship program offers students the chance to work in a technical professional environment. You will receive assignments and projects that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. You will also work alongside ERCOT employees and participate as a member of a team. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop professional skills in a technical environment.
- Work on projects that address current challenges in the electric industry.
- Collaborate with team members in the System Operations department.
- Contribute to areas including Event Analysis, Grid Analysis, Macro Economic Load Analytics, and Operations Engineering and Application Support.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- A focus on Power Systems is preferred.
- Enrollment in an academic program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience with software development and coding in C#, Java, or Python.
- Familiarity with database querying using SQL.
- Experience with power systems analysis.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Taylor, Texas.
- The work modality is hybrid. Interns are required to be on-site in Taylor at least 2 days per week, with additional days as determined by business needs.
- The internship runs from the start of 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.
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