Transmission Planning Intern: Power Systems & Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship & training

Exposure to engineering tasks

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Transmission System Planning Intern to support development and analysis of electric transmission models. You will assist in evaluating system performance under various operating conditions, gaining hands-on experience in utility planning and reliability studies.

Current students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering will collaborate with senior engineers, use tools like PSSE/ASPEN/PSCAD, and participate in mentorship.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of power system concepts including modeling, load flow, and symmetrical components.
• Exposure to power system analysis tools such as PSSE, ASPEN, PSCAD, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with initiative and eagerness to learn in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining transmission system models used for planning studies.
• Collect and review forecasted load data for system models.
• Validate equipment ratings, impedances, protection settings, and network topology.
• Support transmission system impact studies across service territories.
• Develop study scopes and documentation under guidance.
• Contribute to training materials and technical reports.

Skills

Power systems basics

Modeling & load flow

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Transmission System Planning Intern to support development and analysis of electric transmission models. You will assist in evaluating system performance under various operating conditions, gaining hands-on experience in utility planning and reliability studies.

Current students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering will collaborate with senior engineers, use tools like PSSE/ASPEN/PSCAD, and participate in mentorship.