Role Summary/Purpose
GE Vernova is seeking sharp, personable, highly organized interns who are looking for the opportunity to grow their technical and professional skills while building a career with unlimited potential. Interns will learn from the best in the industry and work on substantial projects with real world implications, getting hands-on with digital technologies.
What you’ll do:
Focus areas for this internship will be in Grid – Software Solutions within Services and Engineering functions. In this position, the interns will work on solving interesting problems related to Wholesale Energy Markets.
What you’ll bring - Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Master or PhD program at an accredited university or credentialed software accelerator program.
Degree focused on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant STEM majors
Must commit to working full time (40 hrs/wk) during the internship.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Bellevue, WA
Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship
What will make you stand out - Desired Qualifications:
Prior Experience: Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in software engineering, energy markets, power systems, or enterprise grid management software.
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with wholesale electricity market structures (e.g., Locational Marginal Pricing, unit commitment, economic dispatch) or Market Management Systems (MMS).
Technical Foundations: Hands-on coding experience with Java for backend development and Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
Database & Tools: Exposure to database concepts (SQL) and familiarity with software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, JIRA, or Jenkins).
Systems Interest: An interest in how software applications optimize large-scale grid operations and the ability to bridge the gap between complex power system requirements and software solution delivery.
Market Exposure: Exposure to or coursework in energy economics, operations research, or the regulatory frameworks governing ISO/RTO operations.
Professional Standards: Strong analytical and technical skills with experience in software industry standards, testing, and debugging.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical and market-related concepts to cross-functional teams.
Problem Solving: Demonstrated creative problem solving and a proactive, curious approach to learning complex, high-availability energy software platforms.
3.0 GPA or higher
Location: Bellevue, WA
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.
The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $36.00/hr based on years of
undergraduate/graduate field of study completed.
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
This posting will be open until at least August 28th, 2026
Additional InformationGE 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
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 August 21, 2026.
U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program at an accredited university, or a credentialed software accelerator program
- Degree focused on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM major
- Commitment to working full time, 40 hours per week, during the internship
- Willingness to work from the Bellevue, Washington office
- Ability to work in the United States for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship
- Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in software engineering, energy markets, power systems, or enterprise grid management software
- Familiarity with wholesale electricity market structures or Market Management Systems
- Hands-on coding experience with Java and Python
- Exposure to database concepts including SQL and familiarity with Git, JIRA, or Jenkins
- Exposure to energy economics, operations research, or ISO/RTO regulatory frameworks
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including software testing and debugging
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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