Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to join our Combined Cycle Power Plant project for an 8-month internship. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will serve as a Junior Field Coordinator, gaining hands-on experience across all phases of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project execution. This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial application, providing direct exposure to civil, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Field Coordination: Actively support the site management team with daily field inspections, contractor follow-ups, and project coordination meetings.
- Progress Monitoring: Track daily site progress against the master schedule and assist in reporting findings.
- HSE Compliance: Champion a culture of safety by participating in toolbox talks, safety walks, and monitoring site permit-to-work systems.
- Technical Support: Assist in various project phases, including civil/structural inspections, mechanical erection supervision, electrical cable routing, and pre-commissioning testing.
- Documentation: Prepare daily reports, maintain commissioning logbooks, assist in the turnover dossier preparation, and track project issues/deviations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify site challenges and propose solutions, culminating in a final site improvement proposal and technical report.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
- Strong interest in power generation, large-scale construction, or industrial project management.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, high-risk industrial environment (field-based role).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams and contractors.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and root-cause identification.
- Willingness to spend approximately 70% of working time in the field.
- Fluent in english
What You Will Gain:
- Multi-Disciplinary Exposure: Experience in the full lifecycle of a power plant, from foundations and mechanical erection to first energization and performance testing.
- Professional Development: Transition your academic knowledge into practical engineering judgment and site management expertise.
- Mentorship: Regular evaluation and feedback based on field presence, technical understanding, and communication skills.
- High-Impact Deliverables: Opportunity to contribute to real-world punch lists, turnover packages, and final project close-out.
Working Conditions:
- Duration: 6–8 Months.
- Environment: Predominantly on-site (70% field work, 20% meetings, 10% office).
- Mentorship: Continuous guidance from site leadership and experienced engineers.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field)
- Strong interest in power generation and large-scale construction
- Ability to work in a dynamic, high-risk industrial environment
- Excellent communication skills with diverse teams
- Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving
- Willingness to spend approximately 70% of working time in the field
- Fluent in English
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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