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GE Vernova Engineering Intern - 16 months

CompanyGE Vernova
LocationPeterborough
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the design team in developing technical solutions and designs for new rotating electrical equipment, retrofits, upgrades, and spares for large industrial synchronous and induction motors. Responsibilities include learning about machine design, applying engineering analysis methods, and helping to develop and validate analysis tools and CAD automation systems.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$24 - CA$28
Company Size
64861
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.
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Job Description Summary

Position Description

As part of the GE Vernova Rotating Machines Product Engineering team, you will play a significant role in helping serve our customers by providing technical solutions to support the design and manufacturing of large industrial synchronous and induction motors. GE has been producing large rotating electrical equipment for more than 130 years, producing motors up to 100,000hp. Our machines are found in a variety of critical applications, including marine, industrial and power generation.

Based in the Peterborough office, you will work with the design team to support the development of technical solutions and designs for new rotating electrical equipment, retrofits, upgrades, and spares.

The successful candidate will report to the Rotating Machines Peterborough Product Engineering Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Engineering intern you will:

  • Learn about the design and construction of large rotating electrical machines (motors/generators) as well as their application and operation in the field. 
  • Learn how to apply engineering principles and analysis methods to the design of large rotating electrical machines (motors/generators) including static structural, dynamic, torsional and thermal performance.
  • Help develop and validate analysis tools used to by the engineering & design teams.
  • Support the development of parametric CAD automation systems used for the rapid creation of models, production drawings and Bills of Material.
  • Participate in the review of supplier documentation and inspection records to validate conformance of custom components to the engineering & design requirements.

Required Characteristics:

  • A solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles and the ability to apply these to solve static & dynamic structural and thermal system problems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A collaborative attitude and ability to work in a cross functional and diverse team.
  • An abundance of curiosity and a desire and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with basic 2D & 3D CAD & finite element analysis software.
  • Working knowledge of the operation and application of electric motors and generators.
  • Experience working in a custom engineering environment.
  • Experience with programming and small-scale software development.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes related to rotating equipment manufacture (welding, fabricating, machining).

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $24-28/hr. CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Key Skills
Mechanical Engineering PrinciplesStructural AnalysisThermal Performance AnalysisDynamic AnalysisTorsional AnalysisCAD AutomationParametric CADSupplier Documentation ReviewCommunication SkillsTeamworkCuriosity2D CAD3D CADFinite Element AnalysisProgrammingSoftware Development
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingEnergyScience & Research