Engineering Internship

Job Description

Engineering Internship | Eversource Energy

The Tone:
This is an Engineering Internship at Eversource Energy, primarily located within the Eastern Massachusetts operating region. Eversource is New England’s largest electric utility, playing a vital role in powering communities and advancing clean energy initiatives. This internship provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and apply their classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges within the energy industry. Interns are integral team members, encouraged to contribute fresh perspectives and innovative solutions while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. It is important for applicants to note that Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future; candidates requiring such sponsorship should not apply.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Fixed Term (Trainee)
• Location: Eastern Massachusetts, United States
• Pay: $20.60–$29.86 hourly
• Mission: This person will apply classroom knowledge and prior experience to real-life field engineering applications within the electric utility sector.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Support: Provide essential technical support to field engineers working within the Eastern Massachusetts operating region, ensuring smooth electric utility operations.
• Engineering Assistance: Assist experienced teams with various engineering-related tasks and projects as requested, contributing to broader departmental goals.
• System Operations Learning: Learn the intrinsic operation of Eversource Energy’s electric system through guided field visits, including substations, to collect crucial data and enter information into database applications.
• Compliance Contribution: Support critical compliance functions related to the Reliability Standards for the Bulk Electric Systems of North America, as mandated by NERC.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This internship is for students actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering. It is designed for early-career individuals looking to gain professional experience.
• Experience: Ideally, the successful candidate will bring a strong technical and analytical background, coupled with relevant prior experience applicable to engineering tasks.
• Skills: Demonstrated technical aptitude, strong analytical abilities for problem-solving, and proficiency in data collection and entry are essential for this role.
• Bonus: A concentration or focus in Electric Power Engineering within your degree program is highly desired and will be a significant advantage.