2026 Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Student Co-op

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

About The Position

Eversource is committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship. The Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Student Co‑op will support the Licensing & Permitting staff by assisting with environmental reviews and permitting support for maintenance and new construction projects across electric and gas operations. Under the guidance of Licensing & Permitting staff, the co‑op student will gain hands‑on experience with environmental permitting, GIS mapping, regulatory coordination, and field inspections. This role offers meaningful exposure to how environmental compliance and permitting strategies support utility infrastructure projects while protecting natural resources.

Requirements

Interest in environmental permitting, sustainability, environmental compliance, or infrastructure projects
Ability to interpret maps, environmental data, and project information
Possess functional skills with computer software including MS Word; MS EXCEL; MS Power Point, Adobe; and ESRI GIS products.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Willingness to conduct field work and visit active construction and operational sites
Valid driver’s license and access to a personally owned vehicle to support site inspections, as required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
At least a second‑year student
Major in one of the following or a related discipline: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental reviews for maintenance and new construction projects using GIS mapping tools.
Review mapped project areas to help determine required local, state, and federal permits and identify environmental constraints such as wetlands, flood zones, endangered species habitats, and hazardous sites or materials.
Assist in preparing maintenance notification letters to support clear communication with regulatory agencies regarding project scope and activities.
Support permitting strategy development and regulatory compliance efforts for electric and gas operations.
Conduct field work, including site visits to substations, construction sites, and company rights‑of‑way, as needed.
Assist with site inspections, environmental compliance observations, and protection of surrounding resource areas.
Collect soil or water samples for site pre‑characterization, when required.
Support construction compliance inspections to ensure adherence to permits, mitigation requirements, and company Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Assist in coordinating and overseeing outside environmental consultants, as directed.
Collaborate with Sustainability & Environmental Affairs staff, as well as Engineering and Operations teams, while maintaining attention to cost and schedule considerations.