2027 Co-op: Substation Design Engineering

Location: Westwood, MA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

2027 Co-op: Substation Design Engineering (Jan-June)

Substation Design Co-op

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Engineering co-op, you’ll gain real-world exposure to the energy industry while receiving professional development, coaching, and training. Co-ops are valued team members, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions across a variety of projects.

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!

Assignment Areas and Preferred Majors: 

Our Substation Design Engineering team focuses on improving the safe and reliable design and operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system.

As a co-op you will collaborate with and support senior engineering staff in performing various engineering studies and tasks related to Eversource Energy transmission and distribution systems. Assignments will be focused on one or more technical areas depending upon the company’s needs and the interests and capabilities of the student.

Focal areas include: High Voltage Electric substation, Project Material analysis, As-built reporting, and minor electrical calculation studies for the project design. 

Students can expect a challenging experience in an energetic and supportive environment where, in addition to working with experienced engineers, they will work closely with other co-op students.

 

Scope of Work/Project (may include):

• Work directly with a design engineer on project design packages.
  • Minor equipment layout
  • Drawing Review
  • Material take off’s
  • Ordering materials in the procurement software
• Assist in AS-built tracking and completion
• Perform voltage drop calculations for power systems
• Assist design engineer with station battery sizing calculation and various project task’s

 

Requirements:

• Interest in energy delivery networks and/or renewable energy
• Adept in usage of MS Office suite
• Enrolled in a B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E, or other energy related M.S. engineering program with an E.E. undergraduate degree
• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute ideas and solutions
• Able to learn quickly and work enthusiastically in a fast-paced environment

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

Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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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