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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program.
• Must be able to speak English fluently.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

Desired Characteristics:

• Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Electrical Engineering Major
• 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.
• Power system related courses
• Desired candidates have geographic flexibility and must be willing to relocate to Oakbrook Terrace IL (near Chicago).

The pay range for this position is $1,000-$2,000 USD weekly.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

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 8, 2026. 

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

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Employment Dates: May 2027-August 2027

 

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.
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.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova 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.)

 

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.

Click here to learn more: Our Culture | GE Vernova

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 October 09, 2026.

 

 

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