2027: Transmission System Planning Co-op

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

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. The program is designed to energize you with hands-on learning, leadership exposure, and real-world impact.

This role supports the development and analysis of electric transmission system models and assists in evaluating system performance under various operating conditions. It is designed for students with foundational knowledge in power systems and electrical engineering who are eager to gain hands-on experience in utility planning, operations support, and reliability studies.

Responsibilities

• Model Development Support:
  • Assist in building and maintaining transmission system models used for planning studies.
  • Collect and review forecasted load data for inclusion in system models.
  • Help gather and validate system parameters such as equipment ratings, impedances, protection settings, and network topology.
• Study Assistance:
  • Support transmission system impact studies across Eversource’s service territories.
  • Contribute to the development of study scopes and documentation under guidance.
  • Apply planning standards and regulatory criteria (e.g., NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE) in study work.
  • Participate in testing solution alternatives to address identified system issues.
• Technical Analysis:
  • Assist in performing steady-state, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses.
  • Support System Operations via researching disturbance events and other analyses.
  • Help automate study processes using transmission analysis tools.
  • Interface with internal departments and external entities.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Interface with internal departments and external entities such as ISO-NE.
  • Support documentation of study results and preparation of technical reports.
  • Contribute to the development of training materials and presentations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Electric Power Systems.
• Coursework or project experience related to transmission planning, power system analysis, or electrical design preferred.

Skills

• Basic understanding of power system concepts including modeling, load flow, and symmetrical components.
• Exposure to power system analysis tools such as PSSE, ASPEN, PSCAD, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a technical environment.

Pay

Interns are paid hourly through our Managed Service Provider Program. Rates start at $20.60 for a freshman and go up to $31.35 for graduate-level students, based on year of graduation and whether the role is technical or non-technical.

Schedule

January–June (6-month co-op term).

Benefits

• 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.

Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.