Distribution Engineering Intern — Hands-On Utility Experience

Eversource; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks engineering interns for its New England electric utility. You will gain hands-on exposure across distribution engineering projects, with mentorship and professional development in a dynamic team environment.

The program offers hands-on tasks, leadership exposure, and skill-building in engineering drawings, reliability, and customer service, with office-based work and occasional field visits under supervision. Pay ranges hourly from $21.20 to $32.30.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing BS in Engineering: Electrical preferred, open to Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Requires some technical and analytical background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain foundational knowledge of electric utility distribution system design and operations.
• Learn engineering principles related to electric reliability and system performance.
• Develop technical, analytical, and project management skills.
• Build experience working with engineering drawings, circuits, and utility infrastructure.
• Enhance communication and customer service skills through interaction with internal stakeholders.
• Gain insight into how engineering teams support safe, reliable electric service.
• Primarily office-based, with opportunities for occasional field observations and site visits under supervisor guidance.
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to utility engineering professionals and real-world infrastructure projects.

Skills

Technical background

Project experience

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Open to Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks engineering interns for its New England electric utility. You will gain hands-on exposure across distribution engineering projects, with mentorship and professional development in a dynamic team environment.

The program offers hands-on tasks, leadership exposure, and skill-building in engineering drawings, reliability, and customer service, with office-based work and occasional field visits under supervision. Pay ranges hourly from $21.20 to $32.30.