GE Vernova Power Conversion and Storage Solutions intern - Summer 2026

GE Vernova • Elgin Township, IL

6d • $38 - $45 • Remote

About The Position

As an intern in the GE Power Conversion and Storage Solutions team, the successful candidate will be an active contributor supporting GE business initiatives related to power systems and controls

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical or electric power engineering, controls engineering or related field of study.
• General understanding/awareness of power system and control system concepts
• Understanding of inverter-based electrical equipment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in developing control system or control algorithms
• Demonstrated modeling and technical experience in technical performance analysis of electric power systems with power electronic sources or loads. Experience in planning and execution of technical projects relevant to electric power systems and equipment design.
• Expertise in tuning controller to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
• Experience with developing model in electromechanical domain like PSS/E, PSLF, PowerFactory etc (for Inverter Based Resource or other Power Electronics based models)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (e.g. ability to effectively communicate with all levels of GE and customer/plant staff).
• Understanding of grid systems interactions with power plant equipment and controls.
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools (ATP/EMTP desired, PSCAD/EMTDC and MATLAB).
• Experience with programming environments to understand controller code and complex simulation modeling (Python or Fortran desired)
• Experience with time-domain simulation tools, specifically programming, tuning, and using user-written “black box” models in PSCAD, MATLAB for wind turbine generators, solar inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or other advanced power electronic based systems.
• PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering or related science
• Industry reputation, prior IEEE/CIGRE published articles related to practical (not overly-academic) topics, participation in industry standards working groups.
• Awarded patents on HV power equipment applications a plus.
• Experience with modeling and simulating inverter-based technologies including controls in MATLAB, PSSE and PSLF using both generic and user written models.

Responsibilities

• Work with the controls teams to review the control algorithm of the product
• Develop high level block diagram of the control system
• Develop simplified models of the control system and test it in different platforms like MATLAB, PSCAD etc
• Develop technical understanding of electrical characteristics of GE Vernova Solar, Storage, Synchronous Condensers and STATCOM Solutions power electronics products and their integration to electrical grids.
• Work on automation archeitecture
• Effectively communicate to internal customers by preparing detailed written reports and/or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
• Actively participate in a working environment where teamwork, quality, customer service and innovation are prized

Benefits

• GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works.
• In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce
• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers.
• We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern