Eversource Energy · 4 hours ago
2026 Intern, IT Network Engineer
Berlin, CT
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$72K/yr - $80K/yrEversource Energy is New England’s largest electric utility, and they are seeking an IT Network Engineer Intern to assist senior staff with the design, planning, and operation of corporate and operational data networks. The role involves configuring, installing, and managing LAN, WAN, and related network tools while providing technical support and recommendations for network improvements.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintains technical knowledge in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, switches, multiplexors, gateways, communications processors, network operating systems, network protocols, network monitoring platforms, network sniffers, IP Telephony (VOIP), IP video conferencing, multimedia delivery and performance
Assists with updating documentation for network architecture and planning the total network integration. Assist with evaluating complex existing networks systems and help make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels
Assists with recommending solutions to performance, tuning, and capacity issues. Provide network performance and capacity consulting for new application projects
Assists with acting as a consultant to provide the business with recommendations on solutions
Assists with monitoring the network and arranging the necessary corrective actions to ensure high quality transmission capability
Assists with third-party maintenance for network equipment and troubleshoots problems with department users and department LAN/WAN administrators
Assists with technical white papers and enterprise architecture plans for the enterprise data network environment
Assists with 2nd level technical support and consultation to operations, other technical services groups, support center, etc.; troubleshoot network, server, and client-based communication related problems across multiple platforms
Assists with corporate business requirements to vendors, vendor proposals, and enterprise wide technical RFPs relating to network design and applications
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent
Understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts, in the field of networking
General knowledge of other related IT disciplines
Any working knowledge of relevant Cisco System platforms
Entry level knowledge of Cisco products & networking protocols
Basic troubleshooting skills using network tools
Basic network management and theories
Preferred
Preference for December 2026 or May 2027 graduates
Benefits
Competitive total rewards program
Exposure to diverse on-the-job tasks and experienced teams
Career development and mentorship
Hands-on experience at New England’s largest electric utility
Professional development, coaching, and training
Wellness through virtual health sessions
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2026-01-17
NH Business Review
2026-01-17
2025-12-24
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