2026 Winter Substation Designer Intern (Hybrid Schedule)

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Berlin, CT
In-Office
21-27 Hourly
Internship
Agency • Greentech • Energy
The Role
Assist Designers with electrical engineering designs, prepare design packages, perform field visits, and support technical calculations and documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.  Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply.  This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

The Eversource Intern & Co-op Program is designed to energize you with hands-on learning, leadership exposure, and real-world impact.

What You’ll Get:

  • Practical experience in a dynamic work environment

  • Career development and mentorship

  • Exposure to hands-on engineering tasks and experienced teams

  • Join us and power your future with Eversource!

We currently seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking, problem solving student with an opportunity for a paid internship position in the Substation Electrical Design team:

Essential Functions: 

  • Support Designers with detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques
  • Develop final detailed design packages with an experienced Designer for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineering & construction personnel, design disciplines, and outside vendors
  • Assist Designers in preparing conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria supplied by project/discipline engineers
  • Perform field visits with a Designer during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of the design
  • Perform technical calculations for substantiating designs
  • Prepare and maintain bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development
  • Verify the "as-built" conditions of design documents
  • Review vendor projects under the guidance of an experienced Designer
  • Provide support for additional equipment, materials, or services in connection with construction
  • Assist with design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals

Technical Knowledge:

  • Understanding of electrical systems: wiring, one-line, three-lines, and schematics
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Learn and apply department design/drafting standards and procedures
  • Understanding of industry codes and standards
  • Effectively communicate ideas and directions, both written and orally
  • Demonstrate ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science

Education:  

  • Must be enrolled in an Associate degree program for Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Interns are paid through our Managed Service Provider Program and are not employees of Eversource.  Payrates are hourly and based on year of graduation and if the role is technical or non-technical.  Technical rates start at $20.60 freshman and up to $27.38 for a senior.

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Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

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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The Company
HQ: Hartford, CT
6,439 Employees

What We Do

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team- diverse, talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.

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