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.).
Kickstart your career with hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility. As an Eversource Safety 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 diverse on-the-job tasks and experienced teams
• Opportunities available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
Join us and power your future with Eversource!
As a Safety Intern under the direction of a manager or Senior Analyst, a Safety Intern will assist in creating and maintaining Safety metrics, reporting and analysis to enable leadership with Safety decision support information needed to meet their goals. Participates in Safety Information Management Systems (SIMS) and Safety Metrics improvement projects. Works collaboratively with other team members and departments on routine projects (e.g., CPM, Pipeline Safety, Leave Admin).
Responsibilities:
Aids in the completion of safety job site observations, field safety compliance audits, SIF precursor monitoring, facility safety compliance audits.
Completes rotations under the Supervision of Managers and/or Lead Safety Advisor in selected electric and gas departments including, but not limited to, electric overhead, underground, meter services and substation, gas construction, distribution, meter services, instrumentation & regulation, and LNG, and various support groups such as fleet, warehouse, and facilities.
Assist in incident management and analysis, hazard assessment, safety improvement plan development, and other tasks to improve workplace safety.
Completes basic company knowledge training.
Completes safety regulatory compliance training.
Develops relationships with customers from every level within the organization.
Develops knowledge and skills relating to safety advisory and comprehension of the operational aspects of the gas and electric businesses.
Presents to Safety Leadership periodically reporting on their Cohort Program progress.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Electric Overhead, Underground, Substation practices and procedures and Gas Service, Distribution, Supply, Instrumentation & Regulation, System Operation’s practices and procedures is preferred
Knowledge of construction site safety preferred
Knowledge of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and federal regulations (OSHA and DOT) safety laws, and State Departments of Public Safety requirements as they pertain to the electric and gas industries.
Excellent communications skills.
The ability to operate a computer, learn company utilized software and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
Willingness to learn about utility safety and utility operations.
Education:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Safety
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) plus years of experience in operational activities.
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. Rates start at $18.12 for a non- technical freshman and up to $22.73 a senior.
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Worker Type:
Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)Number of Openings:
1Emergency 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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