- Location
- Schenectady, United States of America
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Internship
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description Summary
As a Field Engineering Intern, you will work on the front lines of energy transition, supporting the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of GE Vernova’s advanced power generation equipment. You will be embedded with experienced Field Engineers to learn the complexities of our hardware and software systems while gaining hands-on experience in high-impact industrial environments.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Support: Assist with the installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshooting: Participate in identifying and resolving technical issues under the guidance of lead engineers.
- Data & Documentation: Maintain detailed field reports, update commissioning logs, and support the completion of punch-list items.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to site safety protocols and GE Vernova environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse crews of contractors, customer representatives, and fellow engineers to meet project milestones.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls/Computer Engineering.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time to customer sites.
- Ability to work effectively in physically demanding environments (e.g., elevated platforms, hot/cold conditions, industrial noise).
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings to project leadership.
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to handle tasks independently once instruction is provided.
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
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: 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 October 19, 2026.
U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.