2026 Transmission System Planning Intern

Job Description

2026 Transmission System Planning Intern | Eversource

The Tone:
This is a 2026 Transmission System Planning Intern position at Eversource, with opportunities available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Eversource is New England’s largest electric utility, and this role offers hands-on experience in a critical sector. As an intern, you will contribute real-world exposure to utility planning, operations support, and reliability studies, helping to ensure the stability and efficiency of the electric transmission system. Interns are valued team members, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to dynamic projects within the energy industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Fixed Term, Student / Intern (Trainee)
• Location: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
• Pay: $20.60–$29.86 hourly
• Team: Works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Mission: Support the development and analysis of electric transmission system models and assist in evaluating system performance under various operating conditions.
• Tech Stack: PSSE, ASPEN, PSCAD, or similar software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Model Development: Support the construction and upkeep of electric transmission system models, including collecting and reviewing forecasted load data and validating system parameters.
• Study Assistance: Assist in conducting transmission system impact studies across Eversource’s service territories and contribute to developing study scopes and documentation under guidance.
• Technical Analysis: Contribute to performing steady-state, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses, and support System Operations by researching disturbance events.
• Process Automation: Help automate study processes utilizing specialized transmission analysis tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with senior engineers and internal/external entities like ISO-NE, while supporting the documentation of study results and preparing technical reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Coursework or project experience related to transmission planning, power system analysis, or electrical design is preferred.
• Skills: Basic understanding of power system concepts including modeling, load flow, and symmetrical components; strong written and verbal communication skills; team-oriented with effective interpersonal and organizational skills; eagerness to learn and take initiative in a technical environment.
• Bonus: Preferably pursuing a focus on Electric Power Systems, and exposure to power system analysis tools such as PSSE, ASPEN, or PSCAD.