2027 Summer Intern, Electric Operations

Eversource; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Hands-on projects

Job summary

Eversource invites engineering interns to gain hands-on experience with New England’s largest electric utility. You’ll work on real projects, analyze field data, and collaborate with senior teams to improve safety, reliability, and customer outcomes.

The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and leadership exposure, with opportunities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. You must be pursuing a related degree.

Qualifications

• Clear communication across levels and with partners.
• Strategic thinker in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and implement programs and initiatives.
• Ability to use software tools to develop analytical models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate Field Operations data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Support reporting systems, IT applications, and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, storm response, and training documentation.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering/CS/Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

Kickstart your career with hands‑on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Engineering Intern, you’ll gain real‑world exposure to the energy industry while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. Interns are valued, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions across a variety of projects. The Eversource Intern & Co‑op program is designed to energize your summer with hands‑on learning, leadership exposure, and real‑world impact. From day one, interns dive into immersive experiences like “Our Business, Our Future” with senior leaders, skill‑building sessions through LinkedIn Learning and Toastmasters, and thought‑provoking Catalyst Conversations covering everything from clean energy to customer experience. We promote wellness through virtual health sessions, and encourage giving back with volunteer opportunities. Career exploration, networking panels, and our Intern Showcase ensure you’re not just observing — you’re contributing. Top it off with National Intern Day fun and you’ve got a summer that’s anything but ordinary!

What You’ll Get:

• 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

Join us and power your future with Eversource!

Role Summary

Our Electric Operations Team is responsible for analyzing and translating Field Operations performance data into actionable insights across safety, reliability, budget, and customer satisfaction. The position manages reporting systems and IT applications, identifies operational trends, and provides strategic guidance to leadership. It partners closely with IT, subject matter experts, and cross functional teams to improve business processes, support storm response efforts, enhance training and procedural documentation, and drive continuous improvement across the Field Operations department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Strategic thinker able to operate in fast paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and implement high level programs and initiatives.
• Expertise in using software tools to develop decision and analytical models.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery.
• Persuasive communicator with strong critical thinking and mental acuity.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively.
• Effective project coordination and execution capabilities.
• Strong spreadsheet, statistical, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and deadlines.

EDUCATION

Must be pursuing a degree in related fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Finance

Kickstart your career with hands‑on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Engineering Intern, you’ll gain real‑world exposure to the energy industry while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. Interns are valued, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions across a variety of projects. The Eversource Intern & Co‑op program is designed to energize your summer with hands‑on learning, leadership exposure, and real‑world impact. From day one, interns dive into immersive experiences like “Our Business, Our Future” with senior leaders, skill‑building sessions through LinkedIn Learning and Toastmasters, and thought‑provoking Catalyst Conversations covering everything from clean energy to customer experience. We promote wellness through virtual health sessions, and encourage giving back with volunteer opportunities. Career exploration, networking panels, and our Intern Showcase ensure you’re not just observing — you’re contributing. Top it off with National Intern Day fun and you’ve got a summer that’s anything but ordinary!

What You’ll Get: 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 Join us and power your future with Eversource!

Role Summary

Electric Operations is responsible for analyzing and translating Field Operations performance data into actionable insights across safety, reliability, budget, and customer satisfaction. The position manages reporting systems and IT applications, identifies operational trends, and provides strategic guidance to leadership. It partners closely with IT, subject‑matter experts, and cross‑functional teams to improve business processes, support storm response efforts, enhance training and procedural documentation, and drive continuous improvement across the Field Operations department.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners. Strategic thinker able to operate in fast‑paced environments with shifting priorities. Proven ability to evaluate and implement high‑level programs and initiatives. Expertise in using software tools to develop decision and analytical models. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery. Persuasive communicator with strong critical thinking and mental acuity. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively. Effective project coordination and execution capabilities. Strong spreadsheet, statistical, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and deadlines.

EDUCATION

Must be pursuing a degree in related fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Finance

Worker Type

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

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.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.00 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team- diverse, talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.