Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, unified under one banner as GE Vernova. The research organization is comprised of 250+ researchers – 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 Mechanical Engineering Intern in the Mechanical Systems and Design team, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced mechanical systems for a broad range of current and future GE Vernova products for the conventional power generation systems. Assignments are typically for 12-14 weeks; working side by side with experts in the field of mechanical design, structural dynamics, advanced manufacturing, and inspection technologies 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, and validation of advanced mechanical systems with applications in power generation systems

• Strong background in one or more of the mechanical engineering topics including machine design, additive manufacturing, structural mechanics, inspection methods.

• Collaborate with Engineers and Scientists from across the 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 Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines

• 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.

 

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong dedication to a career in technology and passion for supporting and leading the energy transition.

• Excitement and enthusiasm for growing technical skills in interdisciplinary modeling – coupled structural, thermal, fluids modeling.

• Hands-on experience in leading small teams.

• Experience with 3D modeling and finite element analysis tools.

• Effective presentation and technical communication skills; ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.

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

GE Vernova provides travel reimbursement and housing stipend for qualified interns.

This position will be posted until at least April 15th, 2026.

 

 

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 April 08, 2026.

 

 

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