Intern - Internal Audit

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) offers a Summer 2027 internship designed to develop skills in a technical, high-paced environment. Interns receive assignments addressing real challenges in the electric industry and work alongside ERCOT staff to learn about ERCOT's mission and values.

Applicants should be pursuing an undergrad (sophomore+) or graduate degree in Accounting, MIS, or related fields, with coursework in auditing, accounting, information systems, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate (at least sophomore) or graduate degree in Accounting, MIS, or a related discipline with coursework in auditing, accounting, information systems, risk management or related topics completed.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in a technical, high-paced internship environment.
• Receive assignments and projects that solve real challenges facing the electric industry.
• Work alongside ERCOT employees and be part of a team to align with ERCOT's mission, vision and values.

Skills

AI platforms

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

MS Office

Education

Accounting / MIS or related (Finance, Cyber, AI)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

About ERCOT

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.

ERCOT Internship Program

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

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.

Program Duration

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.

EEO Statement

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.

About ERCOT

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 for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. 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.

Benefits

ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes

• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• long/short-term disability insurance
• long-term care insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Savings Plan

The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none.

Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire.

• 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.

Additional Programs

The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT's engineering groups.

The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT's Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering.

The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.