GE Vernova Grid Solutions - Hardware Engineering Intern (Critical Infrastructure Communications) – Spring/Summer 2027

GE Vernova • Rochester, MN

25d • $21 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova Grid Solutions is hiring a Hardware Engineering Intern for a Spring/Summer 2027 assignment in Critical Infrastructure Communications. The intern will apply and develop Electrical Engineering skills through real-world hardware design work in the communications industry. Products serve the energy, oil and gas, mining, water and wastewater, and transportation sectors. The role includes technical training, mentorship and coaching from technologists and technical managers, opportunities to expand hardware design expertise, and exposure to industrialization at the onsite manufacturing plant in Rochester, New York.

The intern will work on an engineering and technology assignment or project, report project progress and status, estimate implementation and issue-resolution effort to support task prioritization, and use academic knowledge to contribute to project outcomes. The stated pay is $1,000–$2,000 weekly; the posting also lists a range of $21–$36 per hour based on completed years of undergraduate or graduate study. Relocation assistance and a housing allowance may be available under the conditions described in the posting. U.S. internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits, although the posting separately lists an Employee Assistance Program and conditional eligibility for the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan after 90 days of accumulated service.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field, specifically Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering.
• Be enrolled in a full-time, matriculated program at a nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate institution.
• Have completed at least two full years of college.
• Be willing to work in the geographical area specified by the business.
• Be able to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 GPA, without rounding.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow hardware design principles and development processes.
• Experience with analog and digital design principles and circuitry.
• Experience with schematic-entry tools such as Altium or OrCAD.
• Experience or exposure to PCB layout tools such as Altium, PADS, or PCAD.
• Knowledge of hardware physical-layer interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Knowledge of wireless technologies such as 4G LTE, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi is preferred.
• Analytical problem-solving approach and strong curiosity.
• Willingness and ability to learn from others and from mistakes.
• Excellent organizational, written communication, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work as a team player.
• Academic excellence and initiative.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on an engineering and technology assignment or project that develops learning and skills.
• Report project progress and status to project management.
• Estimate the time required to implement features and resolve issues to help prioritize tasks.
• Apply academic knowledge to assigned projects and contribute to positive outcomes and team success.
• Develop hardware design skills and gain exposure to industrialization at the onsite Rochester, NY manufacturing plant.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for eligible interns, reimbursing reasonable, proper, and documented expenses for travel to the work location and return to school or home; eligibility requires a permanent address more than 50 miles from the work location.
• Weekly housing allowance for interns whose permanent residence is at least 50 miles from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan eligibility after 90 days of accumulated service, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern