About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Transmission and Distribution Standards Engineering team at Eversource Energy. You will work alongside utility engineering professionals to support the design and operation of electric distribution systems. The role provides exposure to real-world infrastructure projects and the engineering principles that maintain safe, reliable electric service for our customers.
What you'll do#
- Build foundational knowledge of electric utility distribution system design and operations.
- Learn engineering principles focused on electric reliability and system performance.
- Develop technical, analytical, and project management skills.
- Gain experience working with engineering drawings, circuits, and utility infrastructure.
- Interact with internal stakeholders to enhance communication and customer service skills.
- Participate in emergency response as part of an emergency restoration assignment.
- Perform work primarily in an office setting with occasional field observations and site visits.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering majors are preferred, though we are open to Mechanical Engineering or similar disciplines.
- Some technical and analytical background and experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Westwood, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer immigration-related sponsorship.
About Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy provides electric and natural gas services across New England. The company operates as a public utility and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. Its primary operations include energy transmission, distribution, and engineering. The corporate headquarters is located in Hartford, Connecticut.
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