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.).

This Drone Engineering Intern will assist with Eversource Drone Operations, including mission planning and coordination, scheduling, inspections, data organization, and reporting. This position will support drone pilots in the office and in the field as a visual observer, during both routine and emergency response drone inspections.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Support of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups at Eversource Energy

Perform data collection, management, analysis and reporting including data visualization and database management
Support the further development of our innovative drone program, including creation and implementation of standards and best practices for comprehensive technical inspections
Support in overall drone use during blue sky days
Assist in training and review of internal and vendor inspection crews and reports of asset inspections
Assist in inspection analysis of Transmission and Distribution assets, including collection and dissemination of inspection data to a wide internal audience
Work with peers to provide technical guidance regarding replacement and/or remediation of assets
Support drone programs including, but not limited to, photo and video data collection and management, asset inspections, survey support, LIDAR, multispectral analysis, and infrared analysis
Ability and willingness to learn technical inspection criteria of utility assets
Perform Quality Control of data collected using and/or creating new tools for data management

Support of Emergency Response

Support for creation and continuous improvement of innovative drone standards and best practices for emergency response
Support and occasional coordination of drone crews during Emergency Response
Perform field emergency response assignment including Drone Coordinator or Visual Observer
Create and disseminate reports based on emergency response patrols

Support of Drone Use Across Eversource

Assist other organizations within Eversource with information and guidance regarding drone use and deployment. Groups include, but are not limited to, Project Management, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Vegetation, Surveying, Construction, Media Relations, Engineering and Operations
Support of overall drone use across the company, including creation and implementation of innovative drone standards and use cases for each group
Assistance in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver creation

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Familiarity of Transmission and/or Distribution Line Engineering is preferred
Familiarity with line construction, surveying, and inspections is desired
Familiarity with Office 365 Applications including advanced excel is highly desired
Knowledge of FAA drone regulations and waiver process is desired
Knowledge of GIS and other spatial analysis software is desired
Knowledge of computer programming languages such as Python or VBA is desired
Interest in utilizing new software programs, including Ai, application development and data visualization programs
Understanding of data collection, management, analysis and reporting systems
Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical engineering information into understandable terms
Ability to use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of goals
Ability to professionally interact with internal stakeholders and external customers
Punctual, presentable, and socially confident always when representing the company
Willingness to seek help while in search of answers
Passion for robotics
Ability to walk for an extended time on uneven surface and to lift up to 50lbs from the ground is required.
Ability to see and hear a drone or oncoming air traffic clearly is required

Education

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in Engineering. A data/civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree is preferred.

Experience

Experience with the drone industry is strongly preferred. Knowledge of technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

A valid driver’s license.

Worker Type:

Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings:

Emergency 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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Engineer - Drone Engineering Intern