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.

Eversource Energy is New England's largest energy delivery company, serving approximately 4.4 million electric and natural gas customers across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Eversource plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable energy while helping to advance the region's clean energy future.

The company is committed to safety, reliability, environmental stewardship, and innovation, investing in electric grid modernization, sustainability initiatives, clean energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies that support a more resilient energy system.

Eversource offers students opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, development programs, and mentorship experiences. Students work alongside industry professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

The Eversource Impact Advantage Program (IAP), in partnership with the Heebner Career Development Center (HCDC) at WPI, is a unique professional development opportunity designed to help students gain industry exposure, build meaningful connections with professionals, and prepare for future internships, co-ops, and full-time careers.

Through mentorship, employer engagement, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities, participants will gain valuable insight into Eversource Energy, the utility and energy industry, and the skills necessary for long-term career success.

What You'll Gain

Professional Mentorship

Connect one-on-one with Eversource professionals who can provide guidance on:

• Career pathways
• Professional development
• Workplace expectations
• Industry trends and insights

Career Development Skills

Strengthen your professional toolkit through workshops focused on:

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Networking and professional communication
• Translating academic and project experience into workplace impact

Industry & Company Exposure

Participate in employer-led experiences such as:

• Company presentations and panels
• Energy industry discussions
• Facility and operations visits (when available)
• Career conversations with professionals across engineering, operations, sustainability, technology, project management, and business functions

Early Access to Career Opportunities

Build relationships that can help position you for:

• Internships
• Co-op opportunities
• Early career positions

Why Participate?

This program offers a unique opportunity to:

• Explore career paths at Eversource within the Transmission System Planning Department, in a supportive, low-pressure environmentThe Transmission System Planning team has the task of making sure that Eversource’s future bulk power system serves customers safely and reliably and meets applicable reliability National and local State Interconnection Standards.
• Build confidence and professional identity
• Expand your professional network
• Develop career-readiness skills before entering the job market
• Learn directly from industry professionals
• Gain exposure to one of New England's leading energy companies and the evolving clean energy economy

Students who successfully complete the program will leave with meaningful professional connections, industry knowledge, and practical skills that support future career success.

Eligibility

We encourage applications from:

• WPI students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate)
• Students studying Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering
• Individuals with an interest in the energy and utility industry
• Students committed to actively engaging in their professional development

Participant Expectations

Students selected for the program will:

• Attend all scheduled Eversource mentoring sessions
• Participate in employer-led workshops and industry discussions
• Complete three HCDC professional development workshops, between A-D Terms, selected from the following: Resume WritingHow to Work a Career FairPreparing for Your Job SearchSelling Your Project ExperienceInterview PreparationJob Offer Negotiation & Understanding Benefits
• Attend one "How to Maximize Your Employer Experience" session: October 27, 2026February 16, 2027
• Attend the end-of-program wrap-up event in April 2027

Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

0

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 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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