Intern - Portfolio Management
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
Computer Science or business degree candidate preferred
Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Completed sophomore year
Summary of Responsibilities
Workflow Documentation and Process Improvements
Document Power Automate workflows and logs
Figure out a way to separate training logs and mark them low priority
Code enhancements in test environment
Participate in testing the deployment of on-prem Microsoft Project Server
Reverse-engineer select Power BI reports
Operations Support
Load engagements in Microsoft Project Online
Assess resource capacity for proposed project starts - potentially apply AI
Use Fluentbooks to back up a prod project and restore to test environment
Other special projects within Portfolio Management
Project Deliverable
Workflow Documentation and Process Improvements
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.