Internship Program
Shaping the future of the Texas electric grid
About Our Program
The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
What to Expect
Summer Internships
The Internship Program generally starts a week after Memorial Day and ends around the second week of August.
Work Assignments
In addition to day-to-day work assignments, interns will be assigned a unique project(s) to complete during their time with ERCOT. At the end of the program, interns will give a required formal presentation to the ERCOT Executive Leadership Team and Management describing the project and outcomes.
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M Smart Grid Center Student Power Engineering Information Session - Chevron rooms, Zachry 298-299 |
January 23, 2025 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM CST |
| Texas A&M Engineering Career Fair | January 23, 2025 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM CST |
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Ohio State University Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Career Fair - VIRTUAL |
January 27, 2025 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM CST |
| UT Austin Engineering Expo | January 28, 2025 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM CST |
| UTSA Spring 2025 STEM Career Expo | February 5, 2025 | 2:00PM - 6:00PM CST |
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Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC) Job Fair - VIRTUAL |
February 7, 2025 | 1:00PM - 3:00PM CST |
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Department Internships By Major
Computer Science/Information Technology
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Electrical Engineering
