2027 Summer: Transmission System Planning Interns

Eversource Energy • Hartford, MA

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About The Position

The Transmission System Planning Intern supports the development and analysis of electric transmission system models and helps evaluate system performance under different operating conditions. The role offers students with foundational power systems and electrical engineering knowledge hands-on experience in utility planning, operations support, and reliability studies. Opportunities are available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

The Eversource Intern & Co-op program includes practical work, career development and mentorship, leadership exposure, wellness activities, volunteer opportunities, career exploration, networking panels, and an Intern Showcase. Interns are paid hourly through a Managed Service Provider Program and are not employees of Eversource. Pay rates depend on graduation year and whether the role is technical or non-technical; the stated range starts at $21.20 for first-year students and goes up to $32.30 for graduate-level students.

This is a student/intern fixed-term trainee position. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position. If employed, the intern will receive an Emergency Restoration assignment and may be called to assist during an emergency outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering; a focus on Electric Power Systems is preferred.
• Basic understanding of power system concepts, including modeling, load flow, and symmetrical components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, with effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a technical environment.
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to power system analysis tools such as PSSE, ASPEN, PSCAD, or similar software.
• Coursework or project experience related to transmission planning, power system analysis, or electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining transmission system models for planning studies.
• Collect and review forecasted load data for system models.
• Gather and validate system parameters, including equipment ratings, impedances, protection settings, and network topology.
• Support transmission system impact studies across Eversource service territories.
• Contribute to study scopes and documentation under guidance.
• Apply planning standards and regulatory criteria, including NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE, in study work.
• Participate in testing solution alternatives to address identified system issues.
• Assist with steady-state, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses.
• Support System Operations by researching disturbance events and conducting other analyses.
• Help automate study processes using transmission analysis tools.
• Work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, and interface with internal departments and external entities such as ISO-NE.
• Document study results and help prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to training materials and presentations.
• If assigned during an emergency, assist with emergency restoration outside normal responsibilities, work hours, or location.

Benefits

• Practical experience in a dynamic work environment.
• Career development and mentorship.
• Exposure to hands-on engineering tasks and experienced teams.
• Leadership exposure, wellness activities, volunteer opportunities, career exploration, networking panels, and an Intern Showcase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern