About the role#
The ERCOT Internship Program offers law students the chance to work in a professional environment. You will handle projects and assignments that address real challenges within the electric industry. This role allows you to gain corporate experience while working alongside ERCOT staff.
What you'll do#
- Research legal issues and write memoranda on state or federal regulatory matters.
- Draft regulatory or litigation filings.
- Support attorneys and subject matter experts with the interpretation of laws and the development of proposed legal changes.
- Monitor and track state and federal regulatory or other legal proceedings.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of at least one year of law school, with two years preferred.
- Experience conducting legal research, including the use of Westlaw.
- The ability to analyze complex problems and use logical reasoning to form recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Austin, Texas.
- The role is hybrid, requiring you to be on-site at least two days per week, or more as determined by business needs.
- This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term.
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.
How to get in at ERCOT
Applying early to ERCOT gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the volume becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. This helps you avoid the frustration of submitting your resume to a crowded queue that has already been picked over. You can reach out to the recruiters behind ERCOT roles directly to ask about the position or a potential referral, which materially improves your response rates. Intern Insider surfaces these specific contacts for you, allowing you to bypass the standard portal and connect with the people who actually make the hiring decisions.
