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GE Vernova Engineering Co-op - Summer 2026

CompanyGE Vernova
LocationBayreuth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work on projects requiring independent decision-making, often collaborating with operators and management to identify quality defects and inefficiencies. They will also lead or assist in continuous improvement efforts and maintain multiple projects across various departments.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
60268
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on 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. The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come. GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” 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. Together, we have the energy to change the world.
About the Role

Job Description Summary

An enrolled student at an accredited educational institution, working on projects or specific assignments at GE Vernova Erlanger Service Center to fulfill academic requirements and gain practical knowledge. As an intern with GE Vernova, there is an opportunity to transition into a full-time position within the service center or the GE Vernova leadership program.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Work on projects often requiring independent decision-making. These projects are typically scoped to last 2 - 6 months in duration but can last for as long as 2 years.
  • Work with operators and management to determine root cause of quality defects and inefficiencies based on efficiency data and standards.
    • Expected to work both in an office environment and a shop floor manufacturing environment.
    • Lead or assist continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintain multiple projects in various departments.
  • Develop graphic presentations using PowerPoint or similar programs, to communicate progress, share best practices, and provide updates.
  • Perform assignments where trust and accuracy are required.
    • May be asked to analyze data with Excel or various other analysis tools.
    • May be asked to take on special projects that fall within the function the intern is studying. For example, may be asked to write software code if in an engineering internship or might be asked to perform compensation analysis if in a HR internship.
    • May be asked to participate in early talent events, seminars, or trainings.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a degree program that will lead to a bachelor’s degree, technical degree or equivalent in the function (or similar) in which the intern will work OR has a bachelor's degree or technical degree in the function (or similar) he or she is interning in.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Effective time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Desired Characteristics

  • At least 24 credit hours of coursework toward a bachelor’s/technical (or equivalent) degree in the function you are interning or a recent graduate from a Bachelors/technical program in the function you are interning.
  • In countries where applicable, a GPA of at least 3.0
  • Proficiency in Excel syntax and automation
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.
  • Previous experience using independent thought processes to plan ahead, process information, maintain workflow and anticipate future needs of the team.
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction

Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines.

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 $23.00/hr - $29.00/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

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 January 30, 2026.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Key Skills
ExcelOutlookPowerPointWordTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEngineering DrawingsData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementGraphic PresentationsIndependent Decision-MakingAttention to DetailSelf-Starter
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability