2026 Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Student Co-op
03/06/2026Locations Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
2026 Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Student Co-op
03/06/2026Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
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.).
Eversource is committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship. The Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Student Co‑op will support the Licensing & Permitting staff by assisting with environmental reviews and permitting support for maintenance and new construction projects across electric and gas operations.
Under the guidance of Licensing & Permitting staff, the co‑op student will gain hands‑on experience with environmental permitting, GIS mapping, regulatory coordination, and field inspections. This role offers meaningful exposure to how environmental compliance and permitting strategies support utility infrastructure projects while protecting natural resources.
Essential Functions
The Student Co‑op will support the Licensing & Permitting team with the following responsibilities:
Conduct environmental reviews for maintenance and new construction projects using GIS mapping tools.
Review mapped project areas to help determine required local, state, and federal permits and identify environmental constraints such as wetlands, flood zones, endangered species habitats, and hazardous sites or materials.
Assist in preparing maintenance notification letters to support clear communication with regulatory agencies regarding project scope and activities.
Support permitting strategy development and regulatory compliance efforts for electric and gas operations.
Conduct field work, including site visits to substations, construction sites, and company rights‑of‑way, as needed.
Assist with site inspections, environmental compliance observations, and protection of surrounding resource areas.
Collect soil or water samples for site pre‑characterization, when required.
Support construction compliance inspections to ensure adherence to permits, mitigation requirements, and company Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Assist in coordinating and overseeing outside environmental consultants, as directed.
Collaborate with Sustainability & Environmental Affairs staff, as well as Engineering and Operations teams, while maintaining attention to cost and schedule considerations.
Qualifications
Interest in environmental permitting, sustainability, environmental compliance, or infrastructure projects
Ability to interpret maps, environmental data, and project information
Possess functional skills with computer software including MS Word; MS EXCEL; MS Power Point, Adobe; and ESRI GIS products.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Willingness to conduct field work and visit active construction and operational sites
Valid driver’s license and access to a personally owned vehicle to support site inspections, as required
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
At least a second‑year student
Major in one of the following or a related discipline:
Environmental Science
Environmental Engineering
Engineering
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Additional Information
Primary work location is Westwood, MA
This is a 6-month, 40 hours a week, co-op and the student should be able to support this schedule.
Co‑op students will also travel to area stations, construction sites, and rights‑of‑way
Hands‑on exposure to environmental permitting within a regulated utility environment
Opportunity to develop practical field, GIS, and regulatory experience
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:
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Overview
Eversource offers students, recent graduates or people early in their careers the opportunities to learn about the utility business while gaining hands on experience in a real work environment. As valued members of our team, co-ops, interns and employees in our training programs are revered for their fresh outlook, unique problem solving sills and energetic contributions. You will learn how to tap into your full potential and help shape the future of our workforce at Eversource. If your successful in your internship or co-op, you may have the opportunity to be offered a full time position at the end of the program upon graduation.
- Job type: Full time, internships & Co-ops
- Level: Entry Level
- Travel: Occasional (minimal but depends on job)
- Average Salary: $70K-75K
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Austin, Engineer
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“My internship at Eversource in the Grid Modernization department was nothing short of amazing. My thoughts opinions, and ideas were always valued and then some. My work was always meaningful and challenging enough to keep me interested and eager to learn more about the Electric Utility. As an engineer you never stop learning, and working along side all people of many different backgrounds and knowledge makes being a part of this company just that much better! Because of my experience, I joined Eversource as an Associate Engineer after Graduation.”
Job Description
2026 Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Student Co-op
03/06/2026Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
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.).
Eversource is committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship. The Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Student Co‑op will support the Licensing & Permitting staff by assisting with environmental reviews and permitting support for maintenance and new construction projects across electric and gas operations.
Under the guidance of Licensing & Permitting staff, the co‑op student will gain hands‑on experience with environmental permitting, GIS mapping, regulatory coordination, and field inspections. This role offers meaningful exposure to how environmental compliance and permitting strategies support utility infrastructure projects while protecting natural resources.
Essential Functions
The Student Co‑op will support the Licensing & Permitting team with the following responsibilities:
Conduct environmental reviews for maintenance and new construction projects using GIS mapping tools.
Review mapped project areas to help determine required local, state, and federal permits and identify environmental constraints such as wetlands, flood zones, endangered species habitats, and hazardous sites or materials.
Assist in preparing maintenance notification letters to support clear communication with regulatory agencies regarding project scope and activities.
Support permitting strategy development and regulatory compliance efforts for electric and gas operations.
Conduct field work, including site visits to substations, construction sites, and company rights‑of‑way, as needed.
Assist with site inspections, environmental compliance observations, and protection of surrounding resource areas.
Collect soil or water samples for site pre‑characterization, when required.
Support construction compliance inspections to ensure adherence to permits, mitigation requirements, and company Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Assist in coordinating and overseeing outside environmental consultants, as directed.
Collaborate with Sustainability & Environmental Affairs staff, as well as Engineering and Operations teams, while maintaining attention to cost and schedule considerations.
Qualifications
Interest in environmental permitting, sustainability, environmental compliance, or infrastructure projects
Ability to interpret maps, environmental data, and project information
Possess functional skills with computer software including MS Word; MS EXCEL; MS Power Point, Adobe; and ESRI GIS products.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Willingness to conduct field work and visit active construction and operational sites
Valid driver’s license and access to a personally owned vehicle to support site inspections, as required
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
At least a second‑year student
Major in one of the following or a related discipline:
Environmental Science
Environmental Engineering
Engineering
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Additional Information
Primary work location is Westwood, MA
This is a 6-month, 40 hours a week, co-op and the student should be able to support this schedule.
Co‑op students will also travel to area stations, construction sites, and rights‑of‑way
Hands‑on exposure to environmental permitting within a regulated utility environment
Opportunity to develop practical field, GIS, and regulatory experience
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.
#intajd
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Early Career Opportunites:
Associate Development Programs & Internship Opportunities
It's an exciting time to work in the Energy Industry! Are you interested in working in a growing, dynamic field that's helping to build the clean energy grid of the future? We also have summer internship opportunities in these areas that are great segues into the full time Development Programs upon graduation.
- Gas Engineering Development Program
- Transmission Development Program
- Associate Construction Representative Program
- Engineering Professional Development Program
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