Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Engineering Internship – Eversource Energy

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Engineering Intern, you’ll gain real-world exposure to the energy industry while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. Interns are valued team members, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions across a variety of projects. The Eversource Intern & Co-op program (5/26/27-8/13/27) is designed to energize your summer with hands-on learning, leadership exposure, and real-world impact. From day one, interns dive into immersive experiences like “Our Business, Our Future” with senior leaders, skill-building sessions through LinkedIn Learning and our Energy Toastmasters, and thought-provoking conversations covering everything from clean energy to customer experience. We promote wellness through virtual health sessions, and encourage giving back with volunteer opportunities. Career exploration, networking panels, and our Intern Showcase ensure you're not just observing — you're contributing. Top it off with National Intern Day fun and you’ve got a summer that’s anything but ordinary!

What You’ll Get:

• Practical experience in a dynamic work environment
• Career development and mentorship
• Exposure to hands-on engineering tasks and experienced teams
• Opportunities available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire

Join us and power your future with Eversource!

Role and Scope of Position: 

The Distribution System Modeling and Automation Intern will be part of the Advanced Modeling and Forecasting Team within the System Planning organization. This internship provides hands-on experience in electric distribution system modeling, power system studies, and engineering automation tools.

The intern will assist with Synergi Electric model development and maintenance, support special engineering studies, and help improve processes related to model management and data quality. Typical work may include supporting capacity and contingency analyses, reviewing model inputs and outputs, and assisting with distribution planning studies.

In addition, the intern will contribute to automation and digitalization initiatives, including MATLAB-based scripting, data processing, and workflow improvements that increase the efficiency and consistency of engineering studies. The intern may also support efforts related to large-scale study execution, model governance, and engineering data management.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of utility functions, including System Planning, Distribution Engineering, DER Planning, Reliability and Resiliency, and Information Technology (IT). The successful candidate will gain practical experience supporting projects that inform distribution system planning, infrastructure investment decisions, and the continued modernization of the electric grid.

·       Assist with the development, maintenance, and validation of Synergi Electric distribution system models used for planning and engineering studies.

·       Learn and apply industry best practices related to automated distribution system modeling, simulation, power system analysis, data management, and engineering automation.

·       Participate in team meetings, training opportunities, and special projects that support the modernization and planning of the electric distribution system.

·       Support distribution planning activities, including identification of system constraints, capacity deficiencies, and potential mitigation options.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Basic understanding of power systems, electric distribution systems, or energy infrastructure through coursework, academic projects, research, or prior internships.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data-driven analysis techniques is desirable but not required.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, SQL, or similar technical tools gained through coursework, research, personal projects, or internships is a plus.
• Coursework in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
  • Power Systems 
  • Electric Machines  
  • Distribution System Analysis
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analytics
  • Numerical Methods

Next Steps:
To apply, please submit your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by a member of our team for next steps.

Interns are paid through our Managed Service Provider Program and are not employees of Eversource. Pay rates are hourly, based on year of graduation and if the role is technical or non-technical. Rates start at $21.20 for a 1st year and go up to $32.30 for graduate level students.

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EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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