What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Substation Operations Intern (New Hampshire) position at Eversource Energy and Careers?
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Kickstart your career with hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource 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 2026 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 tasks and experienced teams
Join us and power your future with Eversource!
The intern will support day to day activities in a supervised, learning focused environment and will not be expected to perform independent journey level work. Throughout the summer, interns will have the opportunity to:
- Gain real world exposure to electrical transmission and substation operations
- Learn industry standard safety practices and procedures
- Develop foundational technical skills related to electrical systems and equipment
- Build communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills
- Explore potential full time career pathways within electric operations and energy delivery
Under direct supervision, you may assist with:
- Supporting the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical transmission and substation equipment across multiple voltage classes
- Assisting with electrical components such as transformers, metering equipment, station service equipment, bus work, switchboards, control systems, and remote control equipment
- Observing and assisting with basic troubleshooting, operational analysis, and repair activities related to electrical, electronic, and electromechanical equipment
- Learning to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Assisting with the use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in accordance with safety guidelines
- Supporting field operations, including work from elevated positions and in confined spaces, as appropriate for training and safety requirements
- Participating in safety briefings, job shadowing, training sessions, and team meetings
- Completing administrative or project based tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an Associate degree in Industrial Electricity, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Interest in electrical transmission, utility operations, or energy infrastructure
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a team based environment, Ability to perform outdoor work during the summer months in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to meet safety and site access requirements for utility facilities
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Worker Type:
Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)Number of Openings:
2Emergency 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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