Job Description Summary

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a more resilient and reliable grid. This would require support and efforts of future leaders, who are eager to take on these challenges head on. For this purpose, GE Vernova is hiring bright minds who want to start their careers in the power industry and are eager to align their interests with GE Vernova for a brighter and greener future.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Active Projects: You will apply engineering and design knowledge to real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience with industry’s best practices and our products.
• Gain End-to-End Exposure: You'll have the chance to see what you've learned in action through field visits and factory tours, giving you a full view of the power grid from design to implementation.
• Drive Improvement: You'll lead process improvement assignments, putting your teamwork and leadership skills to the test while making a tangible impact on our operations.
• Learn from the Best: You will be mentored by seasoned engineers who will provide guidance and supervision throughout your journey, helping you master both technical skills and the GE Vernova way of working.
• Develop Professional Skills: You'll build a strong foundation in corporate and project management through dedicated exposure and a structured workshop.

Skills Developed:

• Substation Systems Expertise: Go beyond theory to master the engineering of protection, control, physical, and auxiliary systems.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Learn to coordinate complex projects, analyze critical variables based on real world scenarios, and make impactful decisions that drive project success.
• Practical Technical Acumen: Gain hands-on expertise in identifying, sizing, and integrating essential equipment.
• Team & Project Management: Build leadership skills by learning to effectively manage projects and inspire teams to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program.

Accepted majors: Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to speak English fluently.
• Must be able to travel.

Desired Characteristics: Preference will be given to candidates:

• Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale, without rounding and not just counting the major courses)
• With prior internships, co/op, or research experience in the industry.
• Have demonstrated leadership, an analytic approach to problem solving, have great communication skills, and a passion for power systems.
• Candidates that have interests in the following areas: power electronics, power systems, and controls.
• Since the internship will lead to further career development opportunities, it will be preferred that candidates will be required to be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Power system related courses
• Desired candidates have geographic flexibility and must be willing to relocate to Oakbrook Terrace IL (near Chicago).

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 25, 2026.
U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.