2026 Sustainability & Environmental Affairs Student Co-op

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Assist in preparing maintenance notification letters to support clear communication with regulatory agencies
• Support permitting strategy development and regulatory compliance efforts
• Conduct field work, including site visits to substations, construction sites, and company rights-of-way
• 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
• Collaborate with Sustainability & Environmental Affairs staff, as well as Engineering and Operations teams

Benefits

• Paid through our Managed Service Provider Program
• Hourly payrates based on year of graduation and if the role is technical or non-technical