Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research is the central innovation engine for GE Vernova’s portfolio of energy businesses. The research organization is comprised of researchers who are experts in their fields globally - representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.

As a Fellow Intern in the Electrical Power Systems, Electric Machines & High Voltage Team, you will have the opportunity to develop new technologies for any one of the following technical domains: electrical power system or electric machines or high voltage engineering (including dielectrics and insulation). Assignments are typically for 12-14 weeks; working side by side with experts in the field of Electrical, Control Engineering as well as data science and machine learning teams completing challenging technical projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-life technical problems, and developing skills in a cutting edge global industrial research environment. This program includes seminars on cross-center technology and soft skills development as well as opportunities for networking and showcasing project accomplishments. Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to help make GE Vernova’s industrial assets safer and more secure to protect our world’s most critical infrastructure?

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with industry leading experts to execute design, analysis, modeling, simulation and testing/validation of innovative power systems or electric machines or high voltage engineering (including dielectrics and insulation).
• Strong background in any of those above domains
• Collaborate with Engineers and Scientists from across the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center and business segments, to advance the energy transition.

Required Qualifications: 

• Current enrollment in a full-time Ph.D. degree program in Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines at an ABET accredited university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.
• Desirable GPA 3.0 / 4.0 scale. 

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• The required work location is Niskayuna, NY- 100% onsite.
• Must have the ability to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong dedication to a career in technology and passion for supporting and leading the energy transition.
• Excitement and enthusiasm for growing technical skills in any one or more technical areas listed above.
• Experience with simulation software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, MAPS, OpenDSS, COMSOL, ANSYS etc. 
• Experience with implementation of control algorithms and analytics in control hardware or energy/distribution management systems in a field or lab hardware in the loop environment using RTDS, Opal-RT etc.
• Effective presentation and technical communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 4.0 on a 5.0 scale cumulative GPA (without rounding)

Employment Dates:

May or June 2027 to August 2027 (Summer).
 

Benefits Available to you:

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

The pay for this position ranges from $1,000 weekly to 2,000 weekly based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed.

Employee Assistance Program: providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP): after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

This position is also eligible for:

Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.

Inclusion
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

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 4, 2026.
 

U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). 

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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 04, 2026.

 

 

U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.