2026 Engineering Internships (Connecticut)

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* *Open to candidates interested in working in our Connecticut locations.*

Engineering Internship – Eversource Energy

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 team members, 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!

Assignment Areas and Preferred Majors: 

Substation Design Engineering: Focuses on improving the safe and reliable design and operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system.  B.S. Electrical Engineering 

Protection & Control Engineering: Designs and operate the devices and systems used to detect abnormal system conditions, such as electrical faults, and take automatic or supervisory control actions to isolate, mitigate, and restore the Transmission and Distribution system. B.S. Electrical Engineering 

Telecommunications Engineering: Leads efforts to develop network solutions for essential voice and data services supporting Electric and Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems, including IT systems. B.S. Electrical Engineering 

Substation Technical Engineering: Team plays a critical role in acceptance testing and commissioning of new substation equipment and upgrades as well as trouble shooting of installed equipment. B.S. Electrical Engineering 

Transmission Line Engineering: Designs and supports the construction, maintenance, and operation of overhead and underground transmission lines. BS in Civil Engineering 

Capital Projects Engineering: Coordinates engineering efforts and serves as the interface between engineering and project teams for large-scale or strategic projects with significant financial impact. BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 

System Planning: Designs the distribution system to meet demand growth in the most economical, reliable, and safe manner.    BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 

Distribution Engineering: Provides engineering, design, and equipment expertise for distribution line and substation facilities. BS in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Grid Modernization: Supports innovative efforts to improve grid reliability and resilience, and to integrate renewable energy resources into daily operations.   B.S. Electrical Engineering

Next Steps:
To apply, please submit your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by a member of our team for next steps.

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EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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