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Engineering Intern

CompanyGE Vernova
LocationSilverwater
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the engineering team with the analysis, design, and testing of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with business standards and EHS procedures. They are responsible for documenting technical data and communicating findings to supervisors.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
65981
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
32 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

The Engineering Intern is to work under supervision to provide assistance to an engineering team or member to carry out assigned tasks. In this role will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of basic to moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct, with guidance from supervising engineers, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define, and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements.

  • Carry out factory and/or site testing of electrical systems to validate the design, manufacture and installation, utilising a range of modern test equipment.

  • Carry out investigations into engineered systems’ behaviour and provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

  • Prepare and present technical data to supervisors for review.

  • Document and communicate results of technical data generated.

  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

  • Undergo applicable EHS training and demonstrate understanding of EHS plan and procedures and ability to follow.

  • Participate in the identification and evaluation of EHS risks in own area and implement approved practical measures. 

  • Actively participates in defining corrective actions when an unsafe situation arises or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.

Technical Area of Work:

This position may involve working in the design, drafting, testing, or commissioning in any of the following technical disciplines depending on the availability or demand of the Company’s business activity:

  • AC substation primary system.

  • Power system protection, auxiliary AC or DC systems.

  • SCADA and communication systems.

This role is for 6 months with the possibility to extend with minimum 4 working days per week.

  • Primary workplace is at GEV office in Silverwater, NSW, 2128, Australia

  • Travel away from home location / office may be required, to attend site testing, investigation; locations may include project sites, customer sites, either in Sydney metropolitan area, or any other locations in Australia.

  • Option of work from home for part of the week may be available subject to work arrangement and agreement from management.

About You

  • Currently completing (or completed at least 3 years of) a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field at an Australian university

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills

  • Able to work independently and manage tasks effectively

  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail

  • Committed to high ethical and professional standards

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Key Skills
Electrical EngineeringAnalysisDesignTestingIntegrationTechnical DocumentationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkEHS complianceSCADAPower system protectionAC substation systemsData presentationAttention to detail
Categories
EngineeringEnergyTechnology