2027 Co-op: Substation Design Engineering

About the role

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Engineering co-op, you’ll gain real-world exposure to the energy industry while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. Co-ops are valued team members, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions across a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support senior engineering staff in performing various engineering studies and tasks related to Eversource Energy transmission and distribution systems.
• Focus on technical areas such as High Voltage Electric substation, Project Material analysis, As-built reporting, and minor electrical calculation studies for project design.
• Work directly with a design engineer on project design packages.
• Minor equipment layout.
• Drawing review.
• Material take‑offs.
• Ordering materials in the procurement software.
• Assist in AS‑built tracking and completion.
• Perform voltage drop calculations for power systems.
• Assist design engineer with station battery sizing calculation and various project tasks.
• Respond to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs; if employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment and may be called to assist during emergencies outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

Requirements

• Interest in energy delivery networks and/or renewable energy.
• 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.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E, or other energy‑related M.S. engineering program with an E.E. undergraduate degree.

Skills

• Adept in usage of MS Office suite.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute ideas and solutions.
• Able to learn quickly and work enthusiastically in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Practical experience in a dynamic work environment.
• Career development and mentorship.
• Exposure to hands‑on engineering tasks and experienced teams.