About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in utility planning, operations support, and reliability studies. You will work with senior engineers to analyze electric transmission system models and evaluate performance under various conditions. This is a full-time, paid position for students interested in power systems and electrical engineering.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain transmission system models for planning studies.
- Collect and review forecasted load data.
- Gather and validate system parameters like equipment ratings, impedances, and protection settings.
- Support transmission system impact studies across service territories.
- Apply planning standards and regulatory criteria to study work.
- Test solution alternatives to address identified system issues.
- Perform steady-state, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) analyses.
- Research disturbance events to support System Operations.
- Automate study processes using transmission analysis tools.
- Work with cross-functional teams and external entities like ISO-NE.
- Document study results and prepare technical reports.
- Contribute to training materials and presentations.
- Respond to emergency situations as part of your assignment.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
- A basic understanding of power system concepts, including modeling, load flow, and symmetrical components.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.
- Coursework or project experience in transmission planning, power system analysis, or electrical design is preferred.
- Exposure to software such as PSSE, ASPEN, or PSCAD is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Westwood, MA; Hartford, CT; or Manchester, NH.
- Note: This position does not offer immigration-related sponsorship.
About Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy provides electric and natural gas services across New England. The company operates as a public utility and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. Its primary operations include energy transmission, distribution, and engineering. The corporate headquarters is located in Hartford, Connecticut.
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