Intern - Enterprise Risk Management

ERCOT; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCOT in Taylor, TX is seeking a Summer 2027 intern to support the Enterprise Risk Management team. You will assist in identifying and documenting key risks, help with risk assessments, and track mitigation actions across units, gaining hands-on exposure to risk-informed decisions.

Ideal candidates study business, finance, risk management, economics, or engineering and bring strong analytical and communication skills. On-site presence required in Taylor, with a June–August schedule.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate level students pursuing business, finance, risk management, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Excel and data analysis techniques.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and analyze key risks impacting ERCOT's objectives.
• Support ongoing risk assessments and tracking mitigation activities.
• Research industry and regulatory trends relevant to grid operations.
• Assist with risk quantification and leadership decision-support activities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

Written communication

Teamwork

PowerPoint

Research skills

COSO ERM knowledge

Education

Undergraduate or graduate students

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Description

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 intern's capabilities and compatibility with ERCOT's mission, vision and values.

This summer internship will support ERCOT's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team in identifying, documenting, and analyzing key risks that could impact the organization's strategic and operational objectives. The intern will assist with ongoing risk assessments, support analysis and risk quantification efforts used by leadership for risk-informed decisions and assist with tracking mitigation activities across business units. The role will also be involved with researching industry and regulatory trends relevant to grid operations. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to enterprise risk management within a critical infrastructure organization.

Potential Projects May Include

• Emerging Risks & Horizon Scanning – Grid and Energy Transition: Research and evaluate emerging risks associated with changes in the electric industry and energy landscape.
• Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Development: Support the development and analysis of KRIs, potentially focusing on COO metrics or another ERCOT business unit.
• Wildfire Risk Analysis: Research and analyze wildfire‑related risks and their potential impact on ERCOT.
• Third‑Party Risk Management: Identify opportunities to maximize the use of the Exiger Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) tool to support risk identification and monitoring.
• AI Techniques for Enterprise Risk Management: Explore potential applications of artificial intelligence and emerging AI techniques to support ERM activities.

Desired Educational Level

• Ideal candidates are undergraduate or graduate level students pursuing a degree in business, finance, risk management, economics, engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Basic proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and data analysis techniques
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic research skills for tracking industry and risk management trends
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) for reports and presentations
• Team‑oriented with willingness to learn in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with risk management concepts or frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM) is a plus, not required

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.