2027 Co-op: Substation Design Engineering

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

About The Position

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. Our Substation Design Engineering team focuses on improving the safe and reliable design and operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system. As a co-op you will collaborate with and support senior engineering staff in performing various engineering studies and tasks related to Eversource Energy transmission and distribution systems. Assignments will be focused on one or more technical areas depending upon the company’s needs and the interests and capabilities of the student. Focal areas include: High Voltage Electric substation, Project Material analysis, As-built reporting, and minor electrical calculation studies for the project design. Students can expect a challenging experience in an energetic and supportive environment where, in addition to working with experienced engineers, they will work closely with other co-op students. Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Requirements

Interest in energy delivery networks and/or renewable energy
Adept in usage of MS Office suite
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
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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and support senior engineering staff in performing various engineering studies and tasks related to Eversource Energy transmission and distribution systems.
Work directly with a design engineer on project design packages.
Perform minor equipment layout.
Conduct Drawing Review.
Perform Material take off’s.
Order 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.