GE Vernova Wind is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power—today and tomorrow.
We are fully committed to full gender equality and diversity inclusion, aiming for the best professionals in an equal employment opportunity environment.
This early career Intern Electrical Engineering position allows you to grow your skills as a member of the Product Development team - a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that includes System Engineering, Electrical System and Power Conversion Design, Mechanical Design, Control Hardware Design, Grid Regulation coordination, Software Design, and Integration / Test.
What You will Do
Wind Engineering Interns on the Salem, Virginia design team experience technically challenging, meaningful, and creative assignments within the Electrical & Grid Lifecycle Subsystem. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to work in one of several functional areas: Electrical Systems Design, Firmware Engineering, Controls Engineering, Printed Circuit Board Design, Mechanical Design, and Lab Validation. Your work will support design and development of wind turbine Blade Pitch control systems, and wind turbine Power Converter systems.
You will work in a hands-on lab environment, with equipment for full-scale testing of megawatt-level power conversion equipment for agency compliance, grid compatibility, reliability, and more. You will work on custom build-to-print hardware (cabinets, circuit boards, etc.), with the opportunity to see your schematics and drawings grow into physical products that GE Vernova supports through their entire lifecycle of design, manufacturing, and fleet support.
Engineering Interns are the pipeline for roles at GE Vernova. Candidates (rising undergraduate seniors or graduating master's candidates) with a strong interest in and aptitude for technical development for Power Conversion, Controls, and Electronics design will have the opportunity to apply for full-time roles supporting these functions during the internship.
All internships will take place between May and August 2027.
What you will bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Students must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering discipline as listed below from an ABET accredited university.
- Eligible Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Other Engineering majors such as: Aero Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or other Energy related majors will be considered.
- Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship
- Must be able to work on-site in Salem, VA. Relocation assistance provided.
What will make you stand out
- Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability
- You have a passion for the wind energy industry, engineering, and dedication to a career in technology
- You have proven scholastic achievements, proactive leadership skills, and prior intern, co-op, or research experience in design engineering or manufacturing.
- You are a highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive individual who is flexible in changing environments and brings
- The ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment
- Preferred GPA of 3.0/4.0 overall or higher
Pay
The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $36.00/hr based on years of undergraduate/graduate field of study completed.
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.
- 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.
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: Yes
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.
This posting will be open until at least September 30th, 2026.
U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.
