Paid GIS Intern: Field Data & Mapping at a Major Utility

NSTAR Electric DBA Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is offering a 2027 Summer GIS Intern (MA) position in Boston. The internship is paid, full-time, in-person, and runs May through August 2027, with two openings.

The role supports the GIS Records Group by maintaining GIS data for transmission, distribution, substations, and land-base assets; interns will gain hands-on experience and mentorship from senior GIS team members. Pay rates start at $21.20/hour for first-year and go up to $32.30/hour for graduate-level students.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering or related field
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with data projects based on current need of the GIS Group
• Edit GIS data based on work orders, as-builts and other records
• Consult multiple data sources to reconcile data errors
• Accompany team members on field checks
• Practice good communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Job description

Eversource is offering a 2027 Summer GIS Intern (MA) position in Boston. The internship is paid, full-time, in-person, and runs May through August 2027, with two openings.

The role supports the GIS Records Group by maintaining GIS data for transmission, distribution, substations, and land-base assets; interns will gain hands-on experience and mentorship from senior GIS team members. Pay rates start at $21.20/hour for first-year and go up to $32.30/hour for graduate-level students.